Spring Lake, MI

Spring Lake, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Spring Lake

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Spring Lake Housing

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.

Commuting

In Spring Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work. Spring Lake offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Spring Lake, MI

Comparing Spring Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Spring Lake Almanac

Spring Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Spring Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Spring Lake Public Libraries

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Spring Lake High Schools (2004)

SPRING LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
16140 148TH AVENUE
616-846-5501
Serves 787 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

SPRING LAKE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
345 HAMMOND STREET
616-847-7587
A Non-traditional School
Serves 30 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Spring Lake Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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