Sinking Spring, PA

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,288 Population 3,458/sq mi density
$73,950 Median Income $41,589 per capita
$266,100 Home Value
$1,289 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,950 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$266,100 home value, $1,289/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,950
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $266,100
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 124/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,289
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Sinking Spring Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,288
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,458/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,950
Per Capita$41,589
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,100
Rent$1,289
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property1,292/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary224/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation328 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+85.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Is Sinking Spring a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Sinking Spring has a population of 4,288 with a density of 3,458 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.1%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

4,288
Total Population
3,458
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sinking Spring vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.4%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.6%
9% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sinking Spring vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sinking Spring is $73,950, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sinking Spring vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,950
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,589
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sinking Spring is $266,100, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,289 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,100
6% below US avg
Median List Price$472,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$472,500
$/Sq Ft$190
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,289
11% above 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-Occupied54.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.38%

Health Metrics: Sinking Spring vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Sinking Spring has a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,292 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Sinking Spring vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent124.2/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery49.7/100K
Assault74.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,291.6/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary223.6/100K
Theft943.9/100K
Vehicle Theft124.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Sinking Spring has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density3,458/sq mi
Coordinates40.3247°N, 76.0225°W
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+85.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,458/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Work from Home11.2%

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