New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Spring Lake is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,782. Residents earn $146,976 per year, which is 96% above the national average.
Based on current data, Spring Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Spring Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Spring Lake is $146,976, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Spring Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Spring Lake is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,194 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 13.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Spring Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,798 per 100,000, near the national average.
Spring Lake is a highly educated community — 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Spring Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,976 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $119,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,377,237 |
| Median List Price | $5,300,000 |
| Median List Price | $5,300,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $2,306 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,194 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $7,433 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.3% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Mental Distress | 12.8% |
| Physical Distress | 7.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,798.2/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 466.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,332.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1538°N, 74.0269°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 81.3% |
| 141% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,092/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |