At a Glance
Median Income
$51,640
$27,476 per capita
Home Value
$177,500
Zillow: $206,623
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
3,247/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Springfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $51,640 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,476. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,848 business establishments, including 563 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,623. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,247/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,157
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,640
Per Capita$27,476
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$13,467M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,500
Rent$1,329
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$206,623
Housing Units3,854
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property3,247/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault347/100K
Burglary914/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,538/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1935.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 563 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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