At a Glance
Median Income
$143,049
$31,993 per capita
Home Value
$483,800
Zillow: $466,794
Violent Crime
78/100K
2,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 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+
3.6 / 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 $143,049 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,993. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Lake is $483,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,794. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Spring Lake reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,493/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Spring Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population705
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,049
Per Capita$31,993
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$483,800
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$466,794
Housing Units132
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property2,493/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,689 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Spring Lake was founded in 1850.
The median home in Spring Lake was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.