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Spring Lake.
About
Life in Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a community of 11,613 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $51,958, median rent runs about $1,351 per month, and median home values are around $124,000. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Spring Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
26.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Spring Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spring Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (29.3%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
41.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Spring Lake
In Spring Lake, rent runs 10% above the NC average, and home values are 57% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,637
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
19.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $257,340 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above NC average
Unemployment in Spring Lake
Unemployment in Cumberland County, which includes Spring Lake, is 1 percentage points higher than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Spring Lake: Cumberland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cumberland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Spring Lake is about 3% of Cumberland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Spring Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Spring Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spring Lake, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)
Regional airport · few flights168k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 111 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Spring Lake runs 53% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
504.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,713
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Spring Lake Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cumberland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cumberland County, which includes Spring Lake, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $135,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36.9M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Spring Lake is about 3% of Cumberland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cumberland County, which includes Spring Lake, is typically good — 251 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
251
per year
Moderate Days
114
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Spring Lake is about 3% of Cumberland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spring Lake has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 3.42" |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 3.24" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.47" |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 3.41" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.84" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.72" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 5.20" |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 4.93" |
| Oct | 75°F | 51°F | 3.27" |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spring Lake
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spring Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Fayetteville Nc VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 9.4 mi away · Fayetteville
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Fayetteville
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Raeford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Spring Lake
Spring Lake's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spring Lake (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,762 students · in-state tuition $4,412 · 51% graduate · median earnings $47,125 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,448 students · in-state tuition $43,174 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
9.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $7,350 · 43% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Moores Creek National Battlefield, 71 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spring Lake
Spring Lake has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Moores Creek National Battlefield (71 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
71 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Spring Lake
Spring Lake Branch Library
101 Laketree Blvd, Spring Lake
Cities Near Spring Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Spring Lake FAQ
Is Spring Lake, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Spring Lake's median rent is $1,351/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $51,958/year. Median home value is $124,000.
Is Spring Lake, North Carolina safe?⌄
Spring Lake's violent crime rate was 504 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2713 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spring Lake, North Carolina?⌄
Cumberland County, which includes Spring Lake, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spring Lake, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Spring Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,351/month and median household income is $51,958/year. The median home value is $124,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spring Lake, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Spring Lake is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from