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Rt 102 at Sharon Hill
Rt 102 at Sharon Hill · Danntm, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sharon Hill, PA Borough Office, Nov. 2025
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Former Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Church, Sharon Hill, PA, Nov. 2025
Former Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Church, Sharon Hill, PA, Nov. 2025 · Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact..., CC BY-SA 4.0
Sharon Hill station from passing train, January 2016
Sharon Hill station from passing train, January 2016 · Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
US 13 sb approaching Barker Avenue, Sharon Hill, PA, Nov. 2025
US 13 sb approaching Barker Avenue, Sharon Hill, PA, Nov. 2025 · Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact..., CC BY-SA 4.0
SEPTA Station Sharon Hill PA
SEPTA Station Sharon Hill PA · Robert Mortell, CC BY-SA 3.0

Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania

Sharon Hill is a borough of 6,002 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1890.

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Population6,002 +5.6% since 2019
Elevation85 ft 26 m
Founded1890
Land area0.8 sq mi
ZIP code19079
Nearest airportPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) 2 mi

Why visit Sharon Hill

Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 32 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include George C. Platt Bridge, Bartram's Garden, Darby Meeting and Bosacco Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Sharon Hill

Sharon Hill is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sharon Hill had a population of 6,014.

From the Wikipedia article Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

George C. Platt Bridge

Bridge · 3.0 mi

Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Museums and landmarks20

Bartram's Garden

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi

Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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Darby Meeting

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States

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Eden Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States

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Hardy Williams Academy

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi

Charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi

United States historic place

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John Bartram High School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

High school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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John M. Patterson School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi

Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Lansdowne Park Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

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Lansdowne Theatre

Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States

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Lower Swedish Cabin

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi

Building in Pennsylvania, United States

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Morton Homestead

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi

Building in Pennsylvania, United States

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Morton Morton House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds19

Bosacco Park

Park · 1.0 mi

102 Front Street, Colwyn

Mo-Su 08:00-22:30

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Jack Frazier Memorial Tot Lot

Playground · 1.0 mi

102 Front Street, Colwyn

Mo-Su 08:00-22:30

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John M. Drew Park

Park · 0.8 mi

900 Main Street, Darby

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Bartram Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Collingdale Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Delaware County Park

Park · 1.1 mi

1201 Springfield Road, Darby

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Glenolden Park

Park · 1.5 mi

West Knowles Avenue, Glenolden

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82nd & Lyons Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Cibotti Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Clearview Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Eastwick Regional Park Playground

Park · 0.9 mi

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John Heinz Refuge Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi

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7 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes32

Brown Street Cafe

Cafe · American, Brunch · 1.5 mi

2946 Island Avenue, Philadelphia

Tu 08:30-14:00, We-Th 08:30-16:00, Fr-Sa 08:30-16:30

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Emma's Liberian Kitchen

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

7201 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia

Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 12:00-16:00

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JD African Restaurant

Restaurant · African · 0.8 mi

880 Main Street, Darby

Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30

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Top Taste

Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.5 mi

7252 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia

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Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

Restaurant · 1.5 mi

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Keya Graves Seafood & Steaks

Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 0.9 mi

10 North 9th Street, Darby

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Pete's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi

7229 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia

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Shotz Bar & Grill

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

7417 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia

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Bottom's Up 215

Bar and pub · 1.4 mi

2515 Island Avenue, Philadelphia

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Falcone's Steaks & Hoagies

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

7337 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia

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Happy Inn

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

11 Main Street, Darby

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Rose's Tavern

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

7365 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia

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20 more on the map.

Churches and places of worship19

Shopping11

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Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries66

Healthcare11

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Map of Sharon Hill

189 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.1 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 4.0 in of rainApril: 3.5 in of rainMay: 3.3 in of rainJune: 4.0 in of rainJuly: 4.4 in of rainAugust: 4.3 in of rainSeptember: 4.4 in of rainOctober: 3.5 in of rainNovember: 2.9 in of rainDecember: 4.0 in of rainJanuary: 41°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 53°FApril: 65°FMay: 74°FJune: 83°FJuly: 88°FAugust: 86°FSeptember: 79°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 56°FDecember: 46°FJanuary: 26°FFebruary: 28°FMarch: 34°FApril: 44°FMay: 54°FJune: 64°FJuly: 70°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 61°FOctober: 49°FNovember: 39°FDecember: 31°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan41°F26°F3.1 in7.1 in
Feb44°F28°F2.8 in8.4 in
Mar53°F34°F4.0 in3.6 in
Apr65°F44°F3.5 in0.3 in
May74°F54°F3.3 in0.0 in
Jun83°F64°F4.0 in0.0 in
Jul88°F70°F4.4 in0.0 in
Aug86°F68°F4.3 in0.0 in
Sep79°F61°F4.4 in0.0 in
Oct67°F49°F3.5 in0.0 in
Nov56°F39°F2.9 in0.2 in
Dec46°F31°F4.0 in3.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$75,130median household income
$173,300median home value
$1,552median monthly rent
32.6median age
24.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%of homes are owner-occupied
35.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1833%18 to 3424%35 to 6436%65 and over7%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Delaware County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

  • Collingdale 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
  • Colwyn 1 mi east, about 1 min by car
  • Darby 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
  • Glenolden 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
  • Folcroft 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
  • Aldan 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
  • Yeadon 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
  • Norwood 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
  • Clifton Heights 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
  • Lansdowne 2 mi north, about 4 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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