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Sharon Hill, PA


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Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania

Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 6 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Sharon Hill is home to some 5,468 residents.

The People and Families of Sharon Hill

In Sharon Hill, about 45% of adults are married. Sharon Hill somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharon Hill had a median family income of $48,146.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sharon Hill. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Sharon Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Sharon Hill was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Sharon Hill, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

Sharon Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sharon Hill Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Sharon Hill Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sharon Hill Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sharon Hill, PA

Comparing Sharon Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built16
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime33

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