Spring Lake Public Schools
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $467K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 9.0/10
Early evening in spring—that's when Spring Lake Public Schools territory really shows itself, when the light hits the water and you realize why people actually stay here instead of just passing through on the way to somewhere else. The district spans most of Spring Lake Township and into Crockery Township, a dense suburban setup where most residents own their homes, and the water—Spring Lake itself, the Grand River, Lake Michigan a quick drive away—isn't decoration, it's part of the actual infrastructure of how people live. You've got 2,297 students across six schools, a student-teacher ratio that doesn't feel like you're herding cattle, and enough restaurants and grocers steps from anywhere that you don't need to plan errands like a military operation. The music program is genuinely strange in its excellence—every single ensemble at the middle and high school level walked away with superior ratings, all nine of them—and the athletics program has six state titles to its name, plus a new Laker Athletic Center that suggests someone's serious about more than just talk. The AP program runs 287 students through thirteen classes with a 94% pass rate, which is the kind of number that makes sense when you look at the actual work happening in classrooms rather than the marketing. Homes here run around $451K, and you're about 30 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but the beach at Grand Haven is twelve minutes away, which might explain why people don't seem to feel like they're missing anything.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- North Bank Trail: 10 min bike
- Spooner Gun Club: 4 min drive
Jeffers Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 2 rated schools in district
$467K median
- 240 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Spring Lake Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,167/mo
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School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Spooner Gun Club
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Lazy P BBQ
+1 more
Magnum Coffee Roastery
Terra Verde Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Spooner Gun Club
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Connector
North Bank Trail
Bruces Bayou East Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Spring Lake Public Schools is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Spring Lake Public Schools home (around $466,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,103 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,103/mo | $82,742 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,572/mo | $95,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,729/mo | $99,448 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
20 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$42K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$89K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$400K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$200K
Median
Who actually lends in Spring Lake Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,465 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Spring Lake Public Schools are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Turk's Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Magnum Coffee Roastery
Café
Java Boulevard (Magnum Coffee House)
Café
truenorth
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Terra Verde Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Crockery Creek Saloon
Bar
Turk's Tavern
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Christian School
Jeffers School
Holmes School
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Rhoda's Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Spring Lake Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Spring Lake Public Schools?
- The median home value in Spring Lake Public Schools is about $466,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Spring Lake Public Schools housing market?
- there are 82 homes for sale in Spring Lake Public Schools right now, and 240 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Spring Lake Public Schools?
- Spring Lake Public Schools is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jeffers Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Spring Lake Public Schools walkable?
- Spring Lake Public Schools scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.