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Sinking Spring is a small town of 4,261 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,565
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sinking Spring stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sinking Spring is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sinking Spring city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 99.3
Sinking Spring's overall cost of living index is 99.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sinking Spring costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sinking Spring, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$260,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,189
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,565
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sinking Spring's violent crime rate is 70.2 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
70.2 /100k
Property Crime
561.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sinking Spring is served primarily by Wilson SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sinking Spring, PA
National Avg
School District
Wilson SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sinking Spring sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Sinking Spring's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sinking Spring roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $260,400 and median rent is $1,189/month.
Sinking Spring's violent crime rate is 70.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sinking Spring are operated by Wilson SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sinking Spring, PA has a population of 4,261, a median household income of $80,565, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sinking Spring averages 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania is 4,261 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sinking Spring: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $260,400, median household income $80,565, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sinking Spring side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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