At a Glance
Median Income
$56,711
$26,797 per capita
Home Value
$203,400
Zillow: $346,156
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
21.0% smoking rate
How Cedar Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Springs residents earn a median household income of $56,711 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,797. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar Springs is $203,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,156. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.3% of adults in Cedar Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population3,661
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,849/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,711
Per Capita$26,797
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,400
Rent$1,096
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$346,156
Housing Units1,617
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,630/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation851 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31
Did You Know?
Cedar Springs was founded in 1856.
The median home in Cedar Springs was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.