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Nevaeh Adams

Best neighborhoods in Springfield

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $107,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input. I'd say it's better for fa...

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Addison King

Why I chose Springfield over bigger cities

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $107,600 on average. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The food scene here is ...

21 replies 4 upvotes living
Roman Lopez

Most overrated things about Springfield

My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 58,410, Springfield is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $107,600 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

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Jordan Y.

How much do you pay for rent in Springfield?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. With a population of 58,410, Springfield is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local pers...

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Nevaeh Adams

Is Springfield worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Nevaeh Adams

Planning a move to Springfield -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a ve...

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charlotte_valentina

Is Springfield still affordable?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned?

3 replies 5 upvotes housing
Nevaeh Adams

Best industries in Springfield right now

Alright, It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Th...

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Elena Castillo

Best hidden gems in Springfield

So, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. The weather take...

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Anna Ward

Best apartments in Springfield under ?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

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Santiago Ortiz

Quick question about Springfield

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? The school syste...

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Santiago Ortiz

Moving from Omaha to Springfield next month

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. Am I wrong here?

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Leonardo Nguyen

Planning a move to Springfield -neighborhoods?

Hello, We have two kids and Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. It's not perfect, ...

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Wyatt

Things that make Springfield unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. It's changing fast -some good...

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cool_evan7

Unpopular opinion about Springfield

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 44-year-old contractor and The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public t...

2 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Addison King

Why I chose Springfield over bigger cities

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective.

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Maverick Scott

Dog-friendly places in Springfield?

Been living here since 2009. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. Am I overthinking this?

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Victoria Edwards

Best apartments in Springfield under ?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $107,600 on average. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Adrian Hall

How is the nightlife in Springfield?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. With a population of 58,410, Springfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing...

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Alice P.

Day-to-day life in Springfield, OH

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 493.8 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say ...

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Adrian Hall

Best hidden gems in Springfield

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 493.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. ...

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Benjamin L.

What surprised you most about Springfield?

Random thought, Just moved here 10 months ago and You can expect to pay around $805 for rent here. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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Camila K.

Best kept secrets of Springfield, OH

Hey, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Addison King

Pros and cons of Springfield after 12 years

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 58,410, Springfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $107,600 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Let m...

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Scott W.

Pros and cons of Springfield after 13 years

It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. ...

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Matthew Perez

Is public transit usable in Springfield?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 12 months ago and The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $805/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. Traf...

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Serenity Johnson

Best areas to explore in Springfield?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. Household incomes average around $45,883 in Springfield. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outd...

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Maverick Scott

Rent in Springfield getting crazy

Median household income is $45,883, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 493.8 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,410 people. The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to...

6 replies 23 upvotes housing
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