What are the schools like in Cedar Springs, MI?

Cedar Springs is served primarily by Cedar Springs Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cedar Springs?

The median household income in Cedar Springs, MI is $47,300 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Springs, MI?

Cedar Springs has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.0 inches.

Cedar Springs, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cedar Springs, MI affordable or expensive?

Cedar Springs's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Springs is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,600 and the median rent is $1,005 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Springs, MI?

Cedar Springs has a violent crime rate of 460.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1850.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Springs, MI a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Springs is a small town of 3,646 in Michigan, with a median household income of $47,300 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedar Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Springs 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: 95.2

Cedar Springs's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Springs costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Springs, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,005	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,300	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cedar Springs's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

460.5 /100k

Property Crime

1850.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cedar Springs is served primarily by Cedar Springs Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedar Springs, MI	National Avg
School District	Cedar Springs Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Springs sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 48.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar Springs, MI
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	48.0"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Springs, MI	National Avg
Population	3,646	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49319

Cedar Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Springs, MI affordable or expensive?

Cedar Springs's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedar Springs roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,600 and median rent is $1,005/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Springs, MI?

Cedar Springs's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1850.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Springs?

Public schools in Cedar Springs are operated by Cedar Springs Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedar Springs, MI a good place to live?

Cedar Springs, MI has a population of 3,646, a median household income of $47,300, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Cedar Springs?

Cedar Springs averages 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 48.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Springs?

Cedar Springs, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49319.

What is the population of Cedar Springs?

The population of Cedar Springs, Michigan is 3,646 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Springs?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Springs: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $188,600, median household income $47,300, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.