Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$448
Population
2,817
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Small-town charm within minutes of Downtown Pittsburgh
Historic
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Growing
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Situated on the banks of the Allegheny River, Sharpsburg offers residents a quaint hometown feel just five miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. Sharpsburg is rich with historic character, exuding a charming small-town vibe in a scenic locale. The community boasts a walkable downtown area strewn along Main Street, where historic buildings house an array of independent shops, eateries, and bars in a bustling environment.
Sharpsburg contains a wide variety of affordable rentals, including numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses. The community sits directly across the Allegheny River from the renowned Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium at Highland Park. Getting around from Sharpsburg is simple with access to highways 8 and 28.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,533
Average: $62,433
Education
828
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,276
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sharpsburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sharpsburg, PA is $448 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Sharpsburg has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$448/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sharpsburg, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highland Park
- Pittsburgh Zoo
- Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
- Chatham Arboretum
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.