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Roaring Spring

#10 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Blair County
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Pennsylvania
  • 6 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Roaring Spring is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,483. Roaring Spring is in Blair County. Living in Roaring Spring offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Roaring Spring and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    2,483

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $111,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $640
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      81.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      729.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      40.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      50%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Roaring Spring

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,048
    National
    $55,322
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      Roaring Spring Reviews

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      Despite not having very much to do, I really enjoy living in Roaring Spring. The thing I like the most about living here is that you don't really have to worry about people breaking into your house while on vacation because of how little crime there is here. Living in a smaller town, Nason Hospital is a 30-second walk away from my house, Rite Aid is practically in my backyard, and there are plenty of fast food restaurants and various pizza places all within a couple minutes away. If I ever felt in danger, the police station is roughly two minutes away, so I honestly feel very safe, regardless of the time of day. While Roaring Spring certainly has a lot of pros, just like anything else, it also comes with some cons. Route 36 basically divides the town, and there aren't any crosswalks. The town also lacks a nightlife, so you’ll have to go somewhere else to spend your Friday nights
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      Roaring Spring is a small, quiet town in Central PA. When visiting, you have to check out this Spring Dam. It is gorgeous, filled with ducks and fish, and has a nice fountain that changes colors at night. The small town has a paper mill and the bottling company. You can also find a small PA train car that you can walk around. Very charming town!
      I love Roaring Spring because it's a very loving, small town atmosphere. Everyone is extremely polite, and everyone is constantly supporting small businesses. Anytime there is a tragedy or amazing sports season. The whole town always gets together and celebrates, and shows how much power a little town can have.