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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 4 miles W of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Reading metropolitan area. Sinking Spring has a population of 2,639.
In Sinking Spring, about 54% of adults are married.
Sinking Spring benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Sinking Spring had a median family income of $50,064. To its credit, the people in Sinking Spring value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sinking Spring ($3,400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 55% of housing units in Sinking Spring are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Sinking Spring, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sinking Spring to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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