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Sinking Spring, PA


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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Sinking Spring

In Sinking Spring, about 54% of adults are married.

Sinking Spring benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Sinking Spring Housing

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.

Commuting

In Sinking Spring, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sinking Spring strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySinking Spring Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sinking Spring College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sinking Spring, PA

Comparing Sinking Spring to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime43
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