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Spring City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,551 Population 4,612/sq mi density
$73,323 Median Income $45,929 per capita
$253,400 Home Value $490,953 Zillow
$985 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,323 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$253,400 home value, $985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,323
2% below
$45,929 per capita
Home Value
$253,400
10% below
Zillow: $490,953
Median Rent
$985/mo
15% below
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
14% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Spring City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Spring City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
90%
Rent
85%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spring City residents earn a median household income of $73,323 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring City is $253,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,953. Median rent is $985/month, with 21.1% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Spring City reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.

Education

38.4% of adults in Spring City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,551
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density4,612/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,323
Per Capita$45,929
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,400
Rent$985
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$490,953
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden21.1%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation145 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Spring City was founded in 1867.
The median home in Spring City was built in 1938.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.