At a Glance
Median Income
$73,323
$45,929 per capita
Home Value
$253,400
Zillow: $490,953
Median Rent
$985/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
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)
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.