Spring Lake, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Spring Lake is a small town in Utah with a population of 705. Residents earn $143,049 per year, which is 90% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
705 Population 430/sq mi density
$143,049 Median Income $31,993 per capita
$483,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,049 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$483,800 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,049
90% higher than US avg
Home Value $483,800
72% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.3%
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.0%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Spring Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population705
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,049
Per Capita$31,993
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$47,943M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$483,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation4,689 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Libraries15

Is Spring Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Spring Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Lake is $143,049, which is significantly higher than the national average — 90% above $75,149. This places Spring Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Lake is $483,800, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 66.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Spring Lake has a population of 705 with a density of 430 people per square mile. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%).

Population

705
Total Population
430
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Lake is $143,049, which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Spring Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,049
90% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,993
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
IRS Avg AGI$93,254

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,527
County GDP$47,943M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,053
Healthcare1,855
Retail2,077
Manufacturing656

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,735
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Lake is $483,800, 72% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$483,800
72% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$303
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,735
7% above US avg
Effective Rate0.77%
In Spring Lake, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 14.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spring Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.0%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking8.6%
Physical Inactivity14.1%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.1%
Premature Death5,321/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,855

Crime Rates: Spring Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Spring Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.2 inches
47% below US avg
Snowfall66.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,689 ft (1,429 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates40.0085°N, 111.7506°W
County FIPS49049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.82
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density430/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities1,855
Restaurants1,053
Retail Stores2,077

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Work from Home13.8%

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