Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
Spring City
Spring City, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,276
Population
3,730
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A little slice of the countryside within minutes of Philadelphia
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
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Affordable
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Historic
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Rural
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Spring City is a small borough on the banks of the Schuylkill River, roughly thirty miles northwest of Philadelphia. Perched on the line between the suburbs and the countryside, the community fosters a distinctive small-town atmosphere, with historic buildings lining Main Street and charming homes filling the friendly neighborhood streets. Rental rates tend to be quite affordable, whether you’re looking for a single-family home or a downtown loft condo, making Spring City a popular location for Philly-area commuters seeking a more tranquil home environment.
Living in Spring City puts you just minutes away from two of the region’s biggest attractions: the historic Valley Forge National Historic Park is a beautiful nature preserve filled with monuments to the heroes of the American Revolution, and just a bit farther down the road the King of Prussia Mall offers one of the most opulent shopping experiences in the nation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,763
Average: $83,251
Education
1,017
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,153
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spring City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Spring City, PA is $1,070 for a studio, $1,276 for one bedroom, $1,441 for two bedrooms, and $1,232 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spring City has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,276/month
601 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spring City, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades K-5
157 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
- Black Rock Sanctuary
- Reeves Park
- Schuylkill Canal Association
- Limerick Community Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.