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Sinking spring, PA

Sinking spring, PA.

Population: 24,178 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sinking spring, PA is $398,426 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,250 after a median 4.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,634/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$398,426

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

4.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$398,426
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$398,426
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$480,250
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+19.2%
Median days on market
4.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,634/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Cornwall Terrace El Sch, Wilson West MS, Wilson Southern MS, Shiloh Hills El Sch, Green Valley El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ryeland Road Arsenic (8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.6 in
Annual snowfall
27.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
57,164
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
55,838

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Boyer Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
READING HOSPITAL, UPMC LITITZ, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-222 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
28.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,914
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sinking springState medianUS median
Median home value$398,426$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$480,250$254,900$325,000
Median days on market5 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,634/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,914$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sinking spring, PA?
$398,426.
What is the median sale price in Sinking spring, PA?
$480,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Sinking spring, PA?
Median days on market: 4.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sinking spring, PA?
Typical rent: $1,634/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sinking spring, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Sinking spring, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sinking spring, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sinking spring, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sinking spring, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sinking spring, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sinking spring, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sinking spring, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sinking spring, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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