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Silver Spring, PA

Silver Spring is an unincorporated community located in West Hempfield Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 23.

Lancaster County, sometimes nicknamed the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 552,984, making it Pennsylvania's sixth-most populous county. Its county seat is also Lancaster. Lancaster County comprises the Lancaster metropolitan statistical area. The county is part of the South Central region of the state.

Lancaster County is a tourist destination with its Amish community being a major attraction. The ancestors of the Amish began to immigrate to colonial Pennsylvania in the early 18th century to take advantage of the religious freedom offered by William Penn, as well as the area's rich soil and mild climate. They were joined by French Huguenots fleeing the religious persecution of Louis XIV. There were also significant numbers of English, Welsh, and Ulster Scots (also known as the Scotch-Irish in the colonies).

Silver Spring has one Coptic church (Saint Mary Church). The Coptic church is one of only about six Coptic Orthodox parishes in Pennsylvania and one of only 200 Coptic Churches in the United States.

Silver Spring places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. PinnacleHealth FamilyCare Silver Spring offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. For those who prefer indoor workouts, Planet Fitness Mechanicsburg provides a friendly environment with a range of exercise equipment and classes. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the trails and natural beauty at Willow Mill Park, perfect for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Yoga practitioners can find tranquility at Just Plain Yoga, which offers a variety of yoga styles and classes for all levels. Meanwhile, Club Pilates provides Pilates classes that focus on strengthening the core and improving flexibility. For those seeking relaxation and therapeutic services, Hand & Stone Massage offers a range of massage and skincare treatments. 
 

Top sites in Silver Spring, PA include Westfield Wheaton, Wheaton Regional Park, and Rock Creek Park.

Population: 6,500 (2021). Elevation: 479 feet (146 meters). ZIP Code: 17575. Area code(s): 717. Area: 21.03 sq mi (54.47 km2).

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What county is Silver Spring, PA?

Silver Spring is an unincorporated community located in West Hempfield Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 23. Silver Spring has one Coptic church (Saint Mary Church). The Coptic church is one of only about six Coptic Orthodox parishes in Pennsylvania and one of only 200 Coptic Churches in the United States.

Is Silver Spring, PA expensive?

Silver Spring, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 0.8% lower than the average for Pennsylvania. A typical home costs $408,800, which is 20.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.4% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800.

What are the demographics are Silver Spring, PA?

With 21,086 people, Silver Spring is the 88th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Silver Spring racial/ethnic groups are White (74.7%) followed by Asian (17.6%) and Hispanic (2.9%). In 2022, the median household income of Silver Spring households was $111,648. Silver Spring households made slightly more than Upper Macungie households ($111,523) and Upper Gwynedd households ($111,068). However, 1.2% of Silver Spring families live in poverty.

Sources

Township of Silver Spring

Wikipedia

Pennsylvania Demographics

Bestplaces

Westfield Wheaton

Wheaton Regional Park

Rock Creek Park

PinnacleHealth FamilyCare Silver Spring

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness Mechanicsburg

Willow Mill Park,

Just Plain Yoga

Club Pilates 

Hand & Stone Massage

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