Spring Lake 79 Exceptional
Spring Lake Livability #87 ranked city in Michigan#1,905 ranked city in the USARanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Spring Lake

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Spring Lake transportation information

      Statistic Spring Lake Michigan National
      Average one way commute20min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.0%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.1%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.1%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home10.0%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Spring Lake, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).