At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$56,896 per capita
Home Value
$271,100
Zillow: $429,878
Median Rent
$947/mo
45.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
11.3% smoking rate
How Spring Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Lake is $271,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,878. Median rent is $947/month, with 45.1% 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 1962.
Education
42.2% of adults in Spring Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,530
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density2,024/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$56,896
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,100
Rent$947
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$429,878
Housing Units1,423
Rent Burden45.1%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation590 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Lake was built in 1962.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.