Springport is a small town of 921 in Michigan, with a median household income of $51,607
and a 13.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Springport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Springport 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
Springport's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springport costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springport, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$876
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Springport'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
Springport is served primarily by Springport Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springport, MI
National Avg
School District
Springport Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springport sees average highs of 30.5°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Springport's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springport roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,500 and median rent is $876/month.
Springport'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 Springport are operated by Springport Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springport, MI has a population of 921, a median household income of $51,607, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%.
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.
Springport averages 30.5°F in January and 82.3°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).
Springport, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49284.
The population of Springport, Michigan is 921 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springport: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $89,500, median household income $51,607, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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