Sinking Spring Research Paper

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According to Wikipedia, in 2010, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,008 people. Sinking Spring’s median income for a household in the borough was $35,078, and the median income for a family was $50,064. About 12.0% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the property line (www.wikipedia.org). The data available on city-data.com states that in 2010, there were 1 rape, 1 robbery, 8 assaults, 11 burglaries, 52 thefts, 6 auto thefts, and 1 arson (www.citi-data.com). Several oil and gas pipeline, terminal, and distribution companies are located in Sinking Spring near the village of Montello (www.wikipedia.org).
Our homes aren’t too close together, our neighbors are kind and respectful, and to show appreciation for their kindness we often send plates or bake cookies for our elderly neighbors. Our children attend the Wilson School District, who serve over 5900 students and currently scores an 8, 6, and 6 according to the Great Schools Rating (www.greatschool.org). Although I have only lived in Sinking Spring for a little over one year, it seems to be a quiet little borough.
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Reading had a median income per household of $26,698, and the median income for a family was $31,067 according to Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org). 26.1% of the population and 23% of the families were below property line (www.wikipedia.org). Citidata.com recorded for 2010: 1582 thefts, 1425 burglaries, 655 auto thefts, 384 robberies, 352 assaults, 29 arsons, 21 rapes, and 10 murders (www.citi-data.com). In contrast to Wilson School District, Reading School District scores 1, 2, and 3 with

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