Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
40%
Spring Lake
Spring Lake, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,075
Population
4,141
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Welcome to the jewel of the Jersey Shore.
Coastal Living
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Beach
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Historic
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Resort Town
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Artistic
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Outdoorsy
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Tourism
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Few places along the Jersey Shore carry the quiet elegance of Spring Lake, where Victorian-era estates line the streets and a spring-fed lake sits at the heart of it all. The borough earned its name from the natural springs that feed that lake, and the whole town seems to carry that sense of unhurried charm. A strollable downtown offers boutique shopping and dining steps from a beautifully maintained boardwalk, while nearby Belmar and Sea Girt add even more coastal character to the surrounding area.
Day-to-day living here leans into the outdoors. The beach, the lake, and well-kept parks give plenty of room to decompress, and the walkable downtown keeps errands simple. NJ Transit's Coast Line connects commuters to Manhattan in under two hours, while I-195 puts Trenton about 40 miles to the west. Spring Lake's placement on the National Register of Historic Places reflects just how well-preserved this community really is.
The rental landscape is relatively boutique, favoring converted historic homes, cozy apartment communities, and garden-style rentals rather than towering high-rises. That intimate scale fits the town perfectly, offering renters a chance to settle into one of the Shore's most storied addresses.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$142,613
Average: $173,614
Education
2,587
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,441
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spring Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Spring Lake, NJ is $2,075 for one bedroom, $2,439 for two bedrooms, and $1,487 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spring Lake has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,075/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$11,347/month
2,171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
152 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
152 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
- Allaire State Park
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
- Ocean County Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.