Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Sinking Spring is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,288. Residents earn $73,950 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sinking Spring receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates. Sinking Spring offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sinking Spring is $73,950, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Sinking Spring is $266,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sinking Spring is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,292 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sinking Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 85.4% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,950 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $266,100 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $472,500 |
| Median List Price | $472,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $190 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,289 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 124.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.7/100K |
| Assault | 74.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,291.6/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 223.6/100K |
| Theft | 943.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 124.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3247°N, 76.0225°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,458/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |