What are the schools like in Spring Lake, FL?

Spring Lake is served primarily by HERNANDO. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Spring Lake?

The median household income in Spring Lake, FL is $74,327 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Spring Lake, FL?

Spring Lake has an average high temperature of 71.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches.

Spring Lake, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Spring Lake, FL affordable or expensive?

Spring Lake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spring Lake is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spring Lake, FL?

Crime rate data for Spring Lake is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Spring Lake, FL a Good Place to Live?

Spring Lake is a small town of 370 in Florida, with a median household income of $74,327 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Spring Lake stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Spring Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spring Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Spring Lake's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spring Lake costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Spring Lake, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,327	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Spring Lake is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Spring Lake is served primarily by HERNANDO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spring Lake, FL	National Avg
School District	HERNANDO	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spring Lake sees average highs of 71.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Spring Lake, FL
Average High — January	71.1°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Spring Lake, FL	National Avg
Population	370	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	40.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hill 'n Dale, FL 1 mi North Brooksville, FL 6 mi Ridge Manor, FL 6 mi Trilby, FL 7 mi Brooksville, FL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Spring Lake

Spring Lake, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

34602

Spring Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Lake, FL affordable or expensive?

Spring Lake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Spring Lake roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Spring Lake, FL?

Crime data for Spring Lake is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Spring Lake?

Public schools in Spring Lake are operated by HERNANDO. The district has 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spring Lake, FL a good place to live?

Spring Lake, FL has a population of 370, a median household income of $74,327, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Spring Lake?

Spring Lake averages 71.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spring Lake?

Spring Lake, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 34602.

What is the population of Spring Lake?

The population of Spring Lake, Florida is 370 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spring Lake?

Key numbers for living in Spring Lake: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $351,500, median household income $74,327, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.