Quality of Life and Culture in Sharon, MS

Overview

Sharon is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,870. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sharon has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 52.5 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Sharon, MS

Employment and Income	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,488	$23,075	$32,693
Median Household Income	$74,844	$43,206	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	11.5%	7.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	5.5%	19.4%	10.5%

Age	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
Median Age	45.1	38.3	42.3

Gender	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
Male	50.4%	47.4%	49.8%
Female	49.6%	52.6%	50.2%

Race	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
White	76.7%	53.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	16.4%	40.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.3%	2.7%
Asian	1.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	2.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.8%	2.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
Median Home Price	$79,100	$103,931	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$521	$801
Family Households	39.6%	39.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.2%	39.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	87.2%	67.5%	72.9%
Renters	12.8%	32.5%	27.1%

Education	Sharon	Mississippi	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	0.9%	12.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	32.6%	32.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	34.6%	20.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	17.7%	10.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.3%	12.1%	15.0%