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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Christian Phillips

Best restaurants in Springfield?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area.

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Cheryl M.

How is Springfield for outdoor activities?

First post here. Been living here since 2006. Crime rate is something to consider — Springfield sits at 1,519.2 per 100K. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

11 replies 37 upvotes qa
Delilah A.

What I wish I knew before living in Springfield

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Springfield sits at 1,519.2 per 100K. Rent is about $920/month for a decent place. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor area...

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Elizabeth H.

Top 5 things I love about Springfield

Homes are going for about $165,200 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance! The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Wesley Castillo

Is Springfield getting better or worse?

First post here. Homes are going for about $165,200 on average. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

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Elizabeth H.

Moving to Springfield with kids — good idea?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $920 for rent here. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing...

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loving_victoria5

Best industries in Springfield right now

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $165,200 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of...

23 replies 16 upvotes jobs
true_grace48

Day-to-day life in Springfield, MO

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $165,200 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Christian Phillips

How much do you pay for rent in Springfield?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $920/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $165,200, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 169K, Springfield is a mi...

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Kennedy F.

Best areas to explore in Springfield?

Alright, We have two kids and With a population of 169K, Springfield is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. The median home value here is around $165,200, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely f...

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Billy B.

Springfield housing prices — when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $165,200 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cheers. T...

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Aubrey Wilson

Housing market in Springfield right now

Random thought, I've been here for 7 years and The median home value here is around $165,200, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider — Springfield sits at 1,519.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. Night life is decent if you know the right ...

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Harold H.

Is public transit usable in Springfield?

Alright, I relocated for work and Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 169K, Springfield is a mid-size city. Rent is about $920/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Elizabeth H.

Worst things about living in Springfield

Look, I love Springfield, but let's be real about the downsides: Some areas are rundown Property taxes are high Crime in certain neighborhoods is a real concern Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

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true_grace48

Working remotely from Springfield

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Kennedy F.

Job market in Springfield for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. With a population of 169K, Springfield is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance!

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Delilah A.

What I wish I knew before living in Springfield

Military spouse here. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. The weather takes some ge...

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Ava Rivera

Should I move to Springfield or stay in San Francisco?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of...

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Wayne G.

Rent in Springfield getting crazy

Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. Median household income is $45,984, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $920/month for a decent place. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. T...

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Emilia Myers

Springfield job market vs Baltimore

It's a a mid-size city city with about 169K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There'...

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Michael Hernandez

Best hidden gems in Springfield

Random thought, I'm a college student here and With a population of 169K, Springfield is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely f...

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Wayne G.

Starting a business in Springfield?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Rent is about $920/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be ...

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Ava Ruiz

What Springfield does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 53-year-old social worker and The median home value here is around $165,200, which is actually reasona

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loving_isla68

Dog-friendly places in Springfield?

Hello, Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aubrey Wilson

Is Springfield worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $920 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Elizabeth H.

Life in Springfield as a young professional

Moved here 11 years ago for work. Springfield has a small but active network for young professionals. The income situation is decent — median around $45,984. Rent runs about $920/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is hit or miss depending on the area. Would I recommend it? Absolutely..

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Jonathan L.

Best restaurants in Springfield?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Billy B.

Dog-friendly places in Springfield?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $45,984 in Springfield. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-de...

0 replies 6 upvotes qa
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