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Sharon City, PA

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.

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.

Sharon is located at 41°13′48″N 80°29′56″W in southwestern Mercer County. The city borders the city of Hermitage to the north and east, the city of Farrell to the south, and on the west the census-designated places of Masury and West Hill, Ohio.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), all land. The Shenango River flows through the city and provides drinking water to Sharon and several surrounding communities.

Health and wellness are paramount in Sharon City, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Sharon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care.  Opened in 1903, the F. H. Buhl Club became known as an important part of the social recreational, and cultural life of the town. The club continued to flourish, and in 1906, it was known as “the finest equipped club of its kind in the world”. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Check out Walnut Lodge Yoga for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. The Valley YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Tripp Chiropractic & Nutrition offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Dance Center Studios offers dance classes that promote physical fitness.

Top sites in Sharon City, PA are Buhl Park, Shenango River Lake, and Brandy Springs Park.

Population: 12,813 (2023). ZIP code: 16146. Area code(s): 724, 878. Elevation:1,000 ft (300 m). Area: 3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2). 

FAQs

What is Sharon, PA famous for?

Sharon is a celebration of the superlative: the town boasts the World's Largest Shoe Store, the World's Largest Candy Store, and the Best Wings in the U.S.A. Whether or not this is true, the town is still a charming place to visit. Mercer County's lakes are excellent for fishing and boating, and nearby shopping outlets make bargain hunters happy. Golfers, antique collectors, and Bed and Breakfast fans will find plenty to do here, but car thieves won't: Sharon is the birthplace of The Club, the ubiquitous steering-wheel lock.

Is Sharon, PA a good place to live?

Sharon is in Mercer County. Living in Sharon offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Sharon and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sharon are above average.

What are the demographics of Sharon, PA?

Sharon, PA is home to a population of 13.1k people, of which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.77% of Sharon, PA residents were born outside of the country (364 people). In 2022, there were 6.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Sharon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 681 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most com

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City of Sharon

Wikipedia

Visit PA

Niche

Data USA

Buhl Park

Shenango River Lake

Brandy Springs Park

Sharon Regional Medical Center 

F. H. Buhl Club

Planet Fitness

Walnut Lodge Yoga

Valley YMCA

Tripp Chiropractic & Nutrition

Dance Center Studios

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