City Report · MI

Spring Lake

Pop. 2,519·12th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Spring Lake, MI

Median rent (all units)

$1,899/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$33

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Spring Lake · $1,899

More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,899/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$76,000/yr

Local median income

$88,365/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Spring Lake's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

Annual cost

$22,788/yr

At $1,899/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Spring Lake, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,519

Median income

$88,365

Median age

52.4

Renters

10.1%

Age distribution

14.6%

15.5%

22.9%

17.5%

29.5%

Under 1814.6%

18–3415.5%

35–5422.9%

55–6417.5%

65+29.5%

Gender

47%

53%

Male47%

Female53%

Race & ethnicity

91.3%

White91.3%

Black0.5%

Hispanic1.3%

Asian0.6%

Other6.2%

Education (25+)

12.5%

37.7%

48.9%

No HS diploma0.9%

HS diploma12.5%

Some college37.7%

Bachelor's+48.9%

Housing tenure

89.9%

Owner89.9%

Renter10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Spring Lake, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,700 → $88,365

up 36.6%

Population

2,518 → 2,519

up 0.0%

Renter share

14.6% → 10.1%

-4.5 pts

Bachelor's+

39.7% → 48.9%

+9.2 pts

Median age

51.4 → 52.4

+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $88,365 today, compared with $64,700 five years earlier. Renters now make up 10.1% of households, compared with 14.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 39.7% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Spring Lake on your salary?

At $1,899/mo, how Spring Lake rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 25.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 35.4% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 30.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 17.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 13.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 37.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 41.9% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 34% income

stretched

By apartment size

Spring Lake rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Spring Lake. Click any size for full breakdown.

1-Bedroom

$1,007/mo

Local insights

Tips for renters in Spring Lake

About renting in Spring Lake, MI

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Spring Lake is $1,899/mo as of September 2026.

At 26% of local median household income ($88,365/yr), Spring Lake ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Spring Lake?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,899/mo in Spring Lake. The local median household income is $88,365/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Spring Lake?

Rent in Spring Lake has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Spring Lake rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Spring Lake is one of the pricier among Michigan cities for rent, ranking #12 of 96 tracked cities at $1,899/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Spring Lake?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Spring Lake ($1,899/mo) include Muskegon Heights ($1,025/mo), Muskegon ($1,200/mo), and Allendale ($1,484/mo).

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,899/mo, rent takes ~26% of Spring Lake's median household income ($88,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Spring Lake 26%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.25%

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