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Spring City, PA


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Spring City, Pennsylvania

Spring City, Pennsylvania is 22 miles SE of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Chester county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Spring City is 3,305.

The People and Families of Spring City

In Spring City, about 48% of adults are married. Adults in Spring City are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Spring City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spring City had a median family income of $52,292. Spring City is one of the richer towns in Pennsylvania. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Spring City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Spring City Housing

Of the housing in Spring City, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Spring City offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Spring City, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Spring City Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Spring City Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Spring City Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Spring City Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Spring City, PA

Comparing Spring City 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens31
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime44

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