Sinking Spring, PA

Living in Sinking Spring

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 35
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 67
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Schools 80
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Residents

4.1k Population +309 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
62% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$1.1k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$1.9k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$963 Median Monthly Rent +$262 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached40%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sinking Spring

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Property Crime in Sinking Spring

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 6
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 4 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sinking Spring

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sinking Spring, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sinking Spring, PA

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Lakin Preschool
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Sinking Spring, PA

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Alvernia University
5 miles, E
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Albright College
6 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sinking Spring, PA

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Reading Hospital
4 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Sinking Spring, PA

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