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Three Springs, PA

Pennsylvania

Three Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 404. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
404 Population 328/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $28,584 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $172,186 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
53°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
$49,375 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $567/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,375
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $159,400
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $567
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Three Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population404
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$28,584
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$567
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$172,186
Housing Units198
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation783 ft (239 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute41 min
Broadband73.7%
Libraries1

Is Three Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Three Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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, long commute times. Three Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Three Springs is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Three Springs is $159,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Three Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°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 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Three Springs has a population of 404 with a density of 328 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

404
Total Population
328
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.6%
Female 59.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Three Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Three Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Three Springs is $49,375, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Three Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,375
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,584
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.4 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Three Springs is $159,400, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $567 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $172,186.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,400
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$172,186

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$567
51% below US avg
Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Housing Units198
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate2.43%
Three Springs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates40.1970°N, 77.9819°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 73.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density328/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.7%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.4 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Nearby Cities

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