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Spring Hill, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Metropolitan Area

Spring Hill is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 995. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
995 Population 957/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $28,371 per capita
$82,700 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,700 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,375
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population995
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$28,371
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units433
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.5%
Libraries14

Is Spring Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Spring Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Hill is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Hill is $82,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Spring Hill has a population of 995 with a density of 957 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

Population

995
Total Population
957
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Hill is $49,375, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Spring Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,375
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,371
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Hill is $82,700, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,700
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.1%
Housing Units433
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.62%
Spring Hill has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall79.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density957/sq mi
Coordinates40.3704°N, 78.6692°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
County FIPS42021
Spring Hill is located in Cambria County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 89.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+9.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density957/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyCambria County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

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