Spring Grove, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,100 Population 2,692/sq mi density
$66,136 Median Income $30,576 per capita
$184,900 Home Value $334,151 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,136 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $1,114/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Grove, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,136
12% below
$30,576 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
34% below
Zillow: $334,151
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
4% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Spring Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
66%
Rent
96%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spring Grove residents earn a median household income of $66,136 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,576. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring Grove is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,151. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 27.7% 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 1958.

Education

19.5% of adults in Spring Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,100
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,692/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,136
Per Capita$30,576
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,900
Rent$1,114
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$334,151
Housing Units875
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation501 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Spring Grove was founded in 1747.
The median home in Spring Grove was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.