Boiling Springs, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Boiling Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,602. Residents earn $114,013 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,602 Population 1,458/sq mi density
$114,013 Median Income $50,927 per capita
$362,700 Home Value $411,024 Zillow
$910 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,013 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$362,700 home value, $910/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,013
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $362,700
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.0%
51% higher than US avg
Median Rent $910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Boiling Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,602
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,458/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,013
Per Capita$50,927
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$23,098M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,700
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$411,024

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation521 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Libraries8

Is Boiling Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boiling Springs receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Boiling Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boiling Springs is $114,013, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Boiling Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boiling Springs is $362,700, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Boiling Springs is a highly educated community — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Boiling Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Boiling Springs has a population of 3,602 with a density of 1,458 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%).

Population

3,602
Total Population
1,458
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Boiling Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boiling Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boiling Springs is $114,013, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Boiling Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,013
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,927
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
IRS Avg AGI$89,422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,995
County GDP$23,098M

Business (County)

Restaurants574
Healthcare836
Retail826
Manufacturing212

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Boiling Springs is $362,700, 29% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $411,024.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$362,700
29% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$411,024
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Rate1.63%

Health Metrics: Boiling Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities836

Crime Rates: Boiling Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Boiling Springs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall27.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation521 ft (159 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density1,458/sq mi
Coordinates40.1593°N, 77.1399°W
County FIPS42041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 51.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.1%
D 44.7%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.0%
51% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,458/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities836
Restaurants574
Retail Stores826

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Work from Home11.2%

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