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Spring lake, MI

Spring lake, MI.

Population: 19,931 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Spring lake, MI is $422,003 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,000 after a median 40.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,758/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,003

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$422,003
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+93.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$422,400
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$399,000
Median list price
$542,450
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,758/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Walden Green Montessori, West MI Academy of Arts and Academics, Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Schools include
Walden Green Montessori, West MI Academy of Arts and Academics, Lake Hills Elementary School, Spring Lake Middle School, Spring Lake Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peerless Plating Co. (8.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
172
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,465
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,413

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
De Witt Property Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON HOSPITAL, TRINITY HEALTH GRAND HAVEN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+475 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,712
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,765
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
683

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Spring lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$422,003$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$399,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,758/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,712$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Spring lake, MI?
$422,003.
What is the median sale price in Spring lake, MI?
$399,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring lake, MI?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in Spring lake, MI?
Typical rent: $1,758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spring lake, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Spring lake, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Spring lake, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Spring lake, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spring lake, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Spring lake, MI?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Spring lake, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Spring lake, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Spring lake, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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