At a Glance
Median Income
$146,976
$119,203 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,377,237
Median Rent
$2,194/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring Lake residents earn a median household income of $146,976 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $119,203. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Lake is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,377,237. Median rent is $2,194/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Spring Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,166/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.3% of adults in Spring Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(141% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Lake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,782
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density2,092/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,976
Per Capita$119,203
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,194
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$1,377,237
Housing Units2,007
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,166/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary137/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+44.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Lake was built in 1958.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.