How long is the commute from Sharon, PA?
Workers who live in Sharon, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
18.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 18.7%
How people in Sharon get to work
| Means of transportation | Sharon | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±4.7 points) | 79.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Sharon, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sharon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Sharon ranks 42 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2426 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sharon
| Vehicles available | Sharon | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.7% (±3.5 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±4.3 points) | 37.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±3.7 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.7% (±3.0 points) | 17.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Sharon, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mercer County (9.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sharon
| Sharon | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% (±3.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±3.5 points) | 85.7% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sharon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (85.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sharon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon | — | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| West Hill | 1.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Farrell | 1.6 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 2.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 2.6 mi | 12.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Masury | 2.6 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Center | 2.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hermitage | 3.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township (Trumbull County) | 3.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatland, PA (12.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Greenville | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 37 | Hermitage | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Clark | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Shenango Township (Mercer County) | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 40 | Wolf Creek Township | 19.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 41 | Sharpsville | 19.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 (tie) | Sharon | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 42 (tie) | Hempfield Township (Mercer County) | 18.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 44 | West Middlesex | 17.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 45 | Grove City | 17.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 46 | Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 15.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 47 | Farrell | 15.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 48 | Wheatland | 12.3 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sharon
How long is the average commute in Sharon?
Workers who live in Sharon, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sharon without a car?
18.7% of households in Sharon have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sharon?
5.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Sharon worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon city, Pennsylvania
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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