Living in Sharpsburg, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sharpsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Sharpsburg has 309 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $85,000 (10% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $292,300, the median rent is $1,323/month.
Sharpsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sharpsburg at a glance
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $292,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,323/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sharpsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Georgia median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sharpsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sharpsburg the median home value is $292,300, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,323 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,470 a month in housing costs.
Sharpsburg median household income
The median household income in Sharpsburg is $85,000 and the income per person is $56,097. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Sharpsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.38
Sharpsburg demographics
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sharpsburg ›
Education in Sharpsburg
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Sharpsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sharpsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Sharpsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg | 309 | $85,000 | $292,300 | $1,323 |
| Turin | 742 | $230,313 | $590,900 | $930 |
| Senoia | 5,589 | $124,964 | $440,800 | — |
| Peachtree City | 39,576 | $113,987 | $482,500 | $2,086 |
| East Newnan | 956 | $110,863 | $313,800 | $988 |
| Moreland | 685 | $94,500 | $290,100 | $1,161 |
| Newnan | 44,235 | $82,292 | $364,700 | $1,542 |
| Haralson | 204 | $73,750 | $229,900 | $1,319 |
| Tyrone | 7,896 | $135,691 | $470,400 | $1,191 |
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What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, GA?
The median household income in Sharpsburg is $85,000, 10% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sharpsburg?
The median home value in Sharpsburg is $292,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Sharpsburg?
The median gross rent in Sharpsburg is $1,323 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Sharpsburg, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Georgia median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Sharpsburg?
The median age in Sharpsburg is 36.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Sharpsburg?
The average commute to work in Sharpsburg is 24 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sharpsburg?
The unemployment rate in Sharpsburg is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sharpsburg?
29.8% of adults in Sharpsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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