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Sharon, Pennsylvania

Sharon is a city of 12,936 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1795.

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Population12,936 -2.2% since 2019
CountyMercer County
Elevation1,001 ft 305 m
Founded1795
Land area3.8 sq mi
ZIP code16146
Nearest airportYoungstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) 9 mi

Why visit Sharon

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Frank H. Buhl Mansion and Jonas J. Pierce House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Sharon

Sharon is a city in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city, located along the banks of the Shenango River on the state border with Ohio, is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Youngstown, about 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Cleveland and about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 13,147 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.

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

Things to do1

Auditorium

Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks4

Frank H. Buhl Mansion

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic residence in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States

422 East State Street, Sharon

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Jonas J. Pierce HousePublic domain

Jonas J. Pierce House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi

Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania

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Avenue of Flags

Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi

Park in Hermitage

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Flood Line Marker

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds17

Buhl Park

Park · 1.3 mi

Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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Buhl Farm Golf Course

Golf course · 1.2 mi

1290 Forker, Hermitage

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Sandys Place

Playground · 1.0 mi

Outdoor Environmental Learning Center

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Avalon at Buhl Park

Golf course · 0.8 mi

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Bicentenial Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Budd Street Public Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Butterfly Garden

Park · 1.2 mi

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Columbia Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Community Garden at PennState

Park · 0.5 mi

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Former Brookfield HS Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi

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Inclusive Playground

Playground · 1.3 mi

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Julia's Garden

Park · 1.1 mi

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5 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes33

Eat'n Park

Diner · American · 1.7 mi

2270 East State Street, Hermitage

Mo-Su 07:00-23:00

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Donna's Diner

Restaurant · Burger, American · 0.5 mi

Ranked #1 Burger in Mercer County by the BurgerGuyz and "Best of the Best" Burger by the Sharon Herald. Top 10 milkshakes in...

10 West State Street, Sharon

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Hermitage Bakery

Bakery · 1.6 mi

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La Isla

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi

1800 East State Street, Hermitage

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MCcall's Chicken & Ribs

Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi

810 South Irvine Avenue, Sharon

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T and T Bar & Grille

Bar and pub · 1.6 mi

1101 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell

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Aldo's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi

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Elephant #8 Thai Cuisine And Sushi

Restaurant · Sushi, Thai

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Jai Alai

Restaurant · Wings, Burger, Beer · 1.8 mi

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Marchelloni Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi

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New Main Moon

Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi

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Our Gang's Lounge

Restaurant

93 North Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon

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History

The Sharon area was first settled in 1795. It was incorporated as a borough on October 6, 1841, and incorporated as a city on December 17, 1918. The city operated under the Pennsylvania third-class city code until 2008, at which point it adopted a home rule charter under which the elected position of mayor was replaced with a hired city manager and financial officer.

The founding families of Sharon first settled on a flat plain bordering the Shenango River, between two hills on the southwestern edge of what is today Sharon's downtown business district. According to local legend, the community received its name from a Bible-reading settler who likened the location to the Plain of Sharon in Israel.

Initially a center of coal mining, Sharon's economy transitioned to iron and steelmaking and other heavy industry after the arrival of the Erie Extension Canal in the 1840s. Following extensive national deindustrialization of the 1970s and 1980s, the city's economy diversified and is now based primarily on light industry, education, health care, and social services.

Prior to Prohibition in 1919, Sharon was home to a large commercial beer brewery, Union Brewing Co., which was forced to close its doors like many U.S. breweries of the era. During World War II the Westinghouse Electric Corporation at Sharon produced 10,000 torpedoes for the US Navy.

From the History section of Sharon, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship21

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Shopping11

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries37

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Healthcare6

Map of Sharon

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.0 in of rainFebruary: 2.5 in of rainMarch: 3.2 in of rainApril: 3.8 in of rainMay: 3.7 in of rainJune: 3.9 in of rainJuly: 4.3 in of rainAugust: 3.5 in of rainSeptember: 3.8 in of rainOctober: 3.3 in of rainNovember: 3.0 in of rainDecember: 3.2 in of rainJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 37°FMarch: 47°FApril: 60°FMay: 71°FJune: 79°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 81°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 62°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 39°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 21°FMarch: 28°FApril: 38°FMay: 48°FJune: 56°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 59°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 26°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan34°F19°F3.0 in19.6 in
Feb37°F21°F2.5 in15.1 in
Mar47°F28°F3.2 in10.5 in
Apr60°F38°F3.8 in2.6 in
May71°F48°F3.7 in0.0 in
Jun79°F56°F3.9 in0.0 in
Jul83°F60°F4.3 in0.0 in
Aug81°F59°F3.5 in0.0 in
Sep74°F52°F3.8 in0.0 in
Oct62°F42°F3.3 in0.7 in
Nov50°F33°F3.0 in4.5 in
Dec39°F26°F3.2 in14.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Youngstown Rgnl Ap 72525 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$45,670median household income
$78,800median home value
$827median monthly rent
43.0median age
18.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%of homes are owner-occupied
18.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3422%35 to 6439%65 and over18%

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

Disaster history

Mercer County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
  • 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
  • 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

  • Hermitage 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
  • Youngstown 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
  • Niles 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
  • Austintown 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
  • Warren 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
  • New Castle 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
  • Salem 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
  • Meadville 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
  • Alliance 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
  • Ravenna 39 mi west, about 1 h by car

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

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