Spring House, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Spring House is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,068. Residents earn $178,068 per year, which is 137% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,068 Population 1,898/sq mi density
$178,068 Median Income $83,427 per capita
$668,400 Home Value
$2,833 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,068 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$668,400 home value, $2,833/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $178,068
137% higher than US avg
Home Value $668,400
137% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.1%
111% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,833
144% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,068
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,898/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,068
Per Capita$83,427
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$668,400
Rent$2,833
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation320 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+97.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries37

Is Spring House a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring House receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Spring House stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring House is $178,068, which is significantly higher than the national average — 137% above $75,149. This places Spring House among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring House is $668,400, making it a premium housing market at 137% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,833 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Spring House is a highly educated community — 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring House experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Spring House has a population of 5,068 with a density of 1,898 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.8%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

5,068
Total Population
1,898
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring House vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.2%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.8%
70% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring House vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring House is $178,068, which is 137% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Spring House vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$178,068
137% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,427
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring House is $668,400, 137% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,833 (144% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$668,400
137% above US avg
Median List Price$649,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$649,500
$/Sq Ft$256
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,833
144% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate1.48%

Health Metrics: Spring House vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

Crime Rates: Spring House vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Spring House has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation320 ft (98 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,898/sq mi
Coordinates40.1772°N, 75.2195°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.1%
111% above US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,898/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Work from Home23.5%

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