Sinking Spring, PA
Living in Sinking Spring
Bikeability30
Walkability35
Commute80
Public Transit28
Affordability58
Public Safety59
Airports41
Hospitals64
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+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
$58kMedian 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
$190kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$963Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sinking Spring, PA
St Ignatius Loyola Regional School
1 miles, NE
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, SE
Lakin Preschool
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sinking Spring, PA
Alvernia University
5 miles, E
Albright College
6 miles, NE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
18 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sinking Spring, PA
Surgical Institute of Reading
3 miles, NE
Reading Hospital
4 miles, E
St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Wernersville State Hospital
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sinking Spring, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
38 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
40 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
52 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
64 miles, E