At a Glance
Median Income
$45,883
$26,048 per capita
Home Value
$107,600
Zillow: $189,587
Median Rent
$805/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,381/100K
4,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
22.5% 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $45,883 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,048. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,587. Median rent is $805/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 1,381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 264% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,669/100K. The murder rate is 10.4/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population58,410
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,193/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,883
Per Capita$26,048
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$805
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$189,587
Housing Units27,778
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,381/100K
Property4,669/100K
Murder10.4/100K
Assault1,055/100K
Burglary900/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation928 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1801.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.