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Spring Lake, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,782 Population 2,092/sq mi density
$146,976 Median Income $119,203 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,377,237 Zillow
$2,194 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,976 median income, 1.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,194/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Lake, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,976
96% above
$119,203 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $1,377,237
Median Rent
$2,194/mo
89% above
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.3%
141% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
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)

Income
196%
Home Value
709%
Rent
189%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
241%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
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.