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Spring Lake

A village of 2,519 people in Michigan
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About Spring Lake

Village in Michigan, United States
1867Established
2,497Population
1.7 sq miArea
597 ftElevation

Spring Lake is a village in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,497 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Spring Lake Township. The two share a ZIP code, which also serves most of the neighboring city of Ferrysburg and slivers of Crockery Township in Ottawa County and Fruitport Township and the city of Norton Shores in Muskegon County.

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Living in Spring Lake

Housing in Spring Lake

$440K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $440,000 in May 2026.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market24
Sale-to-list94.1%
Sold in May5
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Spring Lake

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Most working residents leave Spring Lake for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Haven (12%), Spring Lake (10%) and Muskegon (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Grand Haven
12%
Spring Lake
10%
Muskegon
8%
Grand Rapids
7%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Spring Lake →

Health in Spring Lake

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

17better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Trinity Health Grand Haven HospitalGrand Haven · 2.3 mi · ER
Hackley Community Care Baker SiteMuskegon · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Spring Lake · CMS · HRSAHealth in Spring Lake →

Natural hazards in Spring Lake

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Spring Lake →

Climate in Spring Lake

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Spring Lake has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 87 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 21°Winter
56° / 36°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
60° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Spring Lake →

Spring Lake’s library

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Spring Lake District Library123 East Exchange Street · part of Spring Lake District Library
Fine-freeE-books64 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Spring Lake District Library →

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