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Spring Ridge, PA

Pennsylvania · Berks County · Metropolitan Area

Spring Ridge is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 791. Residents earn $47,829 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
791 Population 879/sq mi density
$47,829 Median Income $57,148 per capita
$319,100 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,829 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$319,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,829
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $319,100
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.3%
49% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population791
Median Age72.0 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,829
Per Capita$57,148
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute17 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$319,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units497
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation382 ft (116 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband67.7%
Libraries25

Is Spring Ridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Spring Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Ridge is $47,829, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Ridge is $319,100, 13% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Spring Ridge is a highly educated community — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Spring Ridge has a population of 791 with a density of 879 people per square mile. The median age is 72.0 years, 85% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%).

Population

791
Total Population
879
People / sq mi
72.0yrs
Median Age
85% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Ridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.2%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.8%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Ridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Ridge is $47,829, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Spring Ridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,829
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$57,148
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Ridge is $319,100, 13% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$319,100
13% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%
Housing Units497
Median Year Built1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.31%
Spring Ridge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation382 ft (116 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density879/sq mi
Coordinates40.3533°N, 75.9892°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerks County County
County FIPS42011
Spring Ridge is located in Berks County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 67.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.3%
49% above US avg
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+22.2%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density879/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyBerks County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.7%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.2%

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