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Cedar Springs, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County
Cedar Springs, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Cedar Springs a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $332,643. 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.
Safety & Crime
Cedar Springs reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,230/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.