At a Glance
Median Income
$177,045
$83,756 per capita
Home Value
$580,900
Zillow: $707,483
Median Rent
$2,224/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
7.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $177,045 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,756. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $580,900 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $707,483. Median rent is $2,224/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
66.3% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,338
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,431/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born46.9%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$177,045
Per Capita$83,756
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$580,900
Rent$2,224
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$707,483
Housing Units603
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Springfield was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
46.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.