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Sinking Spring, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
Sinking Spring, PA
At a Glance
How Sinking Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sinking Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sinking Spring a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sinking Spring residents earn a median household income of $73,950 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,589. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sinking Spring is $266,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,347. Median rent is $1,289/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Sinking Spring reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Sinking Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.