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Spring Lake, Michigan is 27 miles NW of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 86 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Ottawa county. The village is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area. The population of Spring Lake is 2,514.
In Spring Lake, about 56% of adults are married. Adults in Spring Lake are more likely than in most places to live alone.
The village has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages. Seniors are common in Spring Lake.
In 2000, Spring Lake had a median family income of $44,797. The people of Spring Lake can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Spring Lake political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Of the housing in Spring Lake, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Spring Lake offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Michigan.
In Spring Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work. Spring Lake offers good access to public transportation.
Spring Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Spring Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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