At a Glance
Median Income
$88,529
$40,513 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $321,890
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
883/100K
3,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Spry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spry residents earn a median household income of $88,529 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,513. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Spry is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,890. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 31.2% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Spry reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,285/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Spry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spry has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,857
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,883/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,529
Per Capita$40,513
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,412
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$321,890
Housing Units2,114
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent883/100K
Property3,285/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Spry was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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