What are the schools like in Springwater, NY?

School district data for Springwater is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Springwater?

The median household income in Springwater, NY is $70,134 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Springwater, NY?

Springwater has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

Springwater, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Springwater, NY affordable or expensive?

Springwater's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Springwater is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,900 and the median rent is $1,065 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Springwater, NY?

Springwater has a violent crime rate of 28.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 405.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Springwater, NY a Good Place to Live?

Springwater is a small town of 394 in New York, with a median household income of $70,134 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Springwater stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Springwater 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: 97.7

Springwater's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Springwater costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Springwater, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,065	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,134	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Springwater's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.6 /100k

Property Crime

405.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Springwater, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Springwater sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Springwater, NY
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	29.0"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Springwater, NY	National Avg
Population	394	—
Median Age	56.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Websters Crossing, NY 3 mi Wayland, NY 5 mi Scottsburg, NY 6 mi Dansville, NY 7 mi Conesus, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Springwater

Springwater, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14560

Springwater vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springwater, NY affordable or expensive?

Springwater's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Springwater roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $201,900 and median rent is $1,065/month.

What is the crime rate in Springwater, NY?

Springwater's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Springwater?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Springwater, NY a good place to live?

Springwater, NY has a population of 394, a median household income of $70,134, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Springwater?

Springwater averages 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Springwater?

Springwater, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14560.

What is the population of Springwater?

The population of Springwater, New York is 394 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Springwater?

Key numbers for living in Springwater: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $201,900, median household income $70,134, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springwater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.