Median Income
$114,000
52% higher than US avg
Home Value
$424,000
50% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.0%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,360
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
50% lower than US avg
How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population16,142
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$59,100
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.2%
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$424,000
Rent$1,360
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,795
Rent Burden9.8%
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+3.0%
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Springfield receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Springfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Springfield is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Springfield among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Springfield is $424,000, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.
Springfield has a population of 16,142 with a density of 38 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.2% Asian.
Population
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Springfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.5% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.3% |
Social Characteristics
Springfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Springfield is $114,000, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income: Springfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $114,000 |
| 52% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $59,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
The median home value in Springfield is $424,000, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,360 (17% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,000 |
| 50% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,360 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.5% |
| Housing Units | 5,795 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Springfield vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Springfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 423.2 sq mi (1,096.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |