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Sharpes, FL
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Living in Sharpes



Sharpes is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 3,115 people and two associated neighborhoods, Sharpes is the 331st largest community in Florida.

A relatively large number of people in Sharpes telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.08% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Sharpes is worth considering.

Sharpes is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Sharpes, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.66 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The overall education level of Sharpes is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.28% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Sharpes in 2022 was $33,796, which is middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $135,184 for a family of four. However, Sharpes contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Sharpes is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sharpes home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sharpes residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Sharpes include English, German, Irish, Italian, and French.

The most common language spoken in Sharpes is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.