Cost of Living in Sharon Hill, PA

Population 5,978 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Sharon Hill stay well under national norms: a median home value of $163,000 against median household incomes of $68,529 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania. A poverty rate near 24% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Sharon Hill sits roughly 10 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 99

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sharon Hill

The median home value in Sharon Hill is $163,200 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,302/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,529/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Sharon Hill has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$163,200
46% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$190,184
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
1% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 63.3%
Renter-occupied 36.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,302
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,916/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.6 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.4%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
10.8%
Walked
3.4%
Work from home
13.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,529
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,472
Unemployment Rate
13.3%
177% above avg
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.8%
Graduate degree 4.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 23.1
Female median age 38.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
271
Max AQI recorded
253
PM2.5 days
111
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sharon Hill, PA?

Sharon Hill has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sharon Hill, PA?

The median gross rent in Sharon Hill is $1,302 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sharon Hill?

The median home value in Sharon Hill is $163,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sharon Hill?

The median household income in Sharon Hill is $68,529 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sharon Hill, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sharon Hill is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Sharon Hill, PA affordable?

Yes, Sharon Hill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sharon Hill?

Sharon Hill has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sharon Hill at a Glance

Population
5,978
Median Income
$68,529
Home Value
$163,200
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
Unemployment
13.3%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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