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Sharpsburg, PA

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Population
2,990
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
733 ft
Median Home Value
$141,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$991/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,228
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sharpsburg

Located about five miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River, Sharpsburg is a compact, walkable borough with deep industrial roots. It is best known as the birthplace of the Heinz food empire, where H.J. Heinz first began bottling horseradish back in 1869. Today, this community of around 3,000 residents offers a quiet, small-town feel right next to the city.

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald speaks at the reopening of the Sharpsburg Community Library.

Daily life centers around Main Street and the waterfront. You will find popular craft breweries, local coffee shops, and community arts spaces alongside traditional brick homes and longtime family businesses. Down on the river, James Sharp Landing gives locals an easy spot to launch kayaks, fish, or attend outdoor gatherings. With Downtown Pittsburgh only a short drive down Route 28, Sharpsburg makes a convenient and approachable home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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