Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Net income $ 77,148 $ 97,446 $ 93,212
Net income attributable to common stockholders 74,618 97,446 93,212
Other comprehensive income:      
Change in net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges 0 (1,137) (1,190)
Net cash flow hedge losses reclassified to operations 0 2,165 1,245
Total comprehensive income 74,618 98,474 93,267
Spirit Realty, L.P.      
Net income 77,148 97,446 93,212
Net income attributable to common stockholders 74,618 97,446 93,212
Other comprehensive income:      
Change in net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges 0 (1,137) (1,190)
Net cash flow hedge losses reclassified to operations 0 2,165 1,245
Total comprehensive income $ 77,148 $ 98,474 $ 93,267