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Spring Mills, PA

Pennsylvania · Centre County · Metropolitan Area

Spring Mills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 478. Residents earn $67,885 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 824/sq mi density
$67,885 Median Income $27,289 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $332,151 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,885 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $862/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,885
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,600
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $862
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population478
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,885
Per Capita$27,289
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$862
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$332,151
Housing Units203
Rent Burden18.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.3%
Libraries5

Is Spring Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Spring Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Mills is $67,885, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Mills is $190,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Spring Mills has a population of 478 with a density of 824 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

478
Total Population
824
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Mills is $67,885, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Spring Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,885
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,289
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Mills is $190,600, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $862 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $332,151.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,600
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$332,151

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$862
26% below US avg
Rent Burden18.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
Spring Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates40.8534°N, 77.5653°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
County FIPS42027
Spring Mills is located in Centre County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 79.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density824/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyCentre County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

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