At a Glance
Median Income
$77,112
$37,399 per capita
Home Value
$281,800
Zillow: $313,795
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
2,788/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Spring Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $77,112 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,399. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Lake Park is $281,800 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,795. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Spring Lake Park reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,788/100K. The murder rate is 14.3/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Spring Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,997
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,499/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,112
Per Capita$37,399
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,800
Rent$1,375
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$313,795
Housing Units2,740
Rent Burden41.4%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property2,788/100K
Murder14.3/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary415/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation912 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Lake Park was built in 1972.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.