Springfield, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
5,295 Population
$43,681 Median Income
$105,300 Home Value
$851 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
30.8 yrs Median Age
10.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
2.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.9
Education

People

Population5,295
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 66.9%

Economy

2.5/5
Median Income$43,681
Per Capita Income$23,673
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty Rate18.2%
County GDP$9,107M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$105,300
Zillow Value$136,949
Median Rent$851
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Depression28.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul24° / 73°
Rain32 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Work From Home0.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,681
Home Value$105,300
Median Rent$851
Poverty Rate18.2%
Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
Unemployment7.0%
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,295
Population Density1,459 per sq mi
Median Age30.8 years
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66.9% Black 8.1% Hispanic 9.4% Other 15.6%
White66.9%
Black or African American8.1%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.6%

Language

English Only85.5%
Spanish Speakers14.5%
English 85.5% Spanish 14.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.1%
Health Insurance90.2%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,681
Per Capita Income$23,673
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,232
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate7.0%
Poverty Rate18.2%
Total Establishments (County)2,626
County GDP$9,107M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation268
Healthcare Facilities318
Retail Stores431
Manufacturing146
Total Establishments2,626

Industry Mix

Restaurants 268 Healthcare 318 Retail 431 Manufacturing 146

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,946
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,129

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.3 min
Work From Home0.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$105,300
Zillow Home Value Index$136,949

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$144,950
Price Per Sq Ft$97
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio87.9%
Price Drops57.1%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.5%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$851

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,129
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure38.2%
Asthma12.3%
COPD10.2%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity32.9%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.2%
Regular Checkup77.4%
Premature Death Rate10,979 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access81.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)318
Restaurants (County)268

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

24°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation898 ft (274 m)
Land Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,459 per sq mi
Latitude42.3241°
Longitude-85.2354°
County FIPS26025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 42.3%

Republican +14.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
High School+84.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,459 per sq mi
Land Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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