Pennsylvania Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Sharon, Pennsylvania

Population: 16,328

Located in Mercer County

Right on the Ohio border is the town of Sharon. Sharon is rich in history, steeped in tradition, and economically sound because of its great location right across from Youngstown, Ohio. Sharon provides unique business and industrial development opportunities.

Sharon, like the rest of this area of the country experiences four distinct seasons, winter blankets the county in a cover of snow, crisscrossed by the imprints of skis. Summer comes none too soon with sizzling, sultry weather, where kids are happy to find a sprinkler to play under; and fall brings with it a host of wonderful outdoor activities.

Education is not forgotten either! Sharon has much to offer to students, from great elementary schools to wonderful opportunities to further their education in many fine colleges locally, in Youngstown, or other fine colleges in Ohio, or Pennsylvania.

The climate in this region of Pennsylvania is perfect for various year round activities. The average winter climate is between twenty-six and forty-seven degrees. One can enjoy the snow, ice-skating, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. The average summer time temperature enjoys highs in the mid-eighties. This proves excellent for picnics, or any one of your favorite summer time activities. The individual seasonal changes afford for a splash of color during the fall months.

Sharon's beautiful scenery and landscaping will complement whatever style home you are looking for. Whether you would like a more historical type home or something modern and contemporary, you will defiantly find the home that suites your taste and meets your needs.

For a cozy starter home, a Cape Cod style house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms you would be looking at $108,000. A contemporary Ranch style home, complete with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms would be in the range of $269,000. A spacious Colonial style home with four bedrooms and four and a half baths costs about $450,000.

There are several reasons why Sharon is a great place to live. For starters, this particular area affords a very low crime rate. Combined with the fact that the cost of living is among the most affordable in the entire nation, it is easy to see why people love to call Sharon home!