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Sharon Heights

Ohio · Columbus · 7,076 residents · 1.546 sq mi
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The short version

Sharon Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $286,953. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Sharon Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,076
Population density
4,577 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,664
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,188
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,953
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,081
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(5,412)
Black7.5%(529)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(693)
Asian2.8%(200)
Other3.4%(242)
Diversity Score49.7%(3,519)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(5,412)
Black7.5%(529)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(693)
Asian2.8%(200)
Other3.4%(242)
Diversity Score49.7%(3,519)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Foreign born
10.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio?

Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio has about 7,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio earns about $59,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $286,953, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio?

About 16.9% of people in Sharon Heights, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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