What are the schools like in Sharpsburg, GA?

Sharpsburg is served primarily by Coweta County. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg?

The median household income in Sharpsburg, GA is $69,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Sharpsburg, GA?

Sharpsburg has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Sharpsburg, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sharpsburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Sharpsburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sharpsburg is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,600 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sharpsburg, GA?

Sharpsburg has a violent crime rate of 625.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1057.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sharpsburg, GA a Good Place to Live?

Sharpsburg is a small town of 380 in Georgia, with a median household income of $69,531 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Sharpsburg stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sharpsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sharpsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Sharpsburg's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sharpsburg costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sharpsburg, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sharpsburg's violent crime rate is 625.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

625.6 /100k

Property Crime

1057.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sharpsburg is served primarily by Coweta County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sharpsburg, GA	National Avg
School District	Coweta County	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sharpsburg sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sharpsburg, GA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sharpsburg, GA	National Avg
Population	380	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30277

Sharpsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharpsburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Sharpsburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sharpsburg roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $233,600 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Sharpsburg, GA?

Sharpsburg's violent crime rate is 625.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1057.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sharpsburg?

Public schools in Sharpsburg are operated by Coweta County. The district has 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sharpsburg, GA a good place to live?

Sharpsburg, GA has a population of 380, a median household income of $69,531, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sharpsburg?

Sharpsburg averages 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sharpsburg?

Sharpsburg, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30277.

What is the population of Sharpsburg?

The population of Sharpsburg, Georgia is 380 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sharpsburg?

Key numbers for living in Sharpsburg: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $233,600, median household income $69,531, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sharpsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.