Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.1%
6% higher than US avg
How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,641
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$47,400
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty13.1%
Commute36 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden6.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+1.4%
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Springfield receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. 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 $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Springfield is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school.
Springfield has a population of 1,641 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Springfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
Social Characteristics
Springfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Springfield is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.
Income: Springfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |
The median home value in Springfield is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.6% |
| Housing Units | 655 |
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 | 96.0 sq mi (248.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |