Spring City

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Spring City, PA

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A little slice of the countryside within minutes of Philadelphia

Suburb Commuter River Affordable Historic Rural

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Spring City, PA is $932 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,241 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spring City has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,267/month
619 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East Vincent Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

519 Students

6
out of 10

Spring City Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

157 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
  • Black Rock Sanctuary
  • Reeves Park
  • Schuylkill Canal Association
  • Limerick Community Park

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 2025.