Spring Arbor is a small town of 2,410 in Michigan, with a median household income of $78,393
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Arbor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Spring Arbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spring Arbor 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: 92.7
Spring Arbor's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Arbor costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Arbor, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$217,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$842
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Spring Arbor's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
310.4 /100k
Property Crime
1035.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Arbor is served primarily by Western School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Arbor, MI
National Avg
School District
Western School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Arbor sees average highs of 31.3°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Spring Arbor's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spring Arbor roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $217,000 and median rent is $842/month.
Spring Arbor's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1035.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Arbor are operated by Western School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Arbor, MI has a population of 2,410, a median household income of $78,393, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Spring Arbor averages 31.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spring Arbor, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49283.
The population of Spring Arbor, Michigan is 2,410 with a median age of 22.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Arbor: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $217,000, median household income $78,393, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Arbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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