At a Glance
Median Income
$67,211
$30,678 per capita
Home Value
$323,800
Zillow: $411,357
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
300/100K
3,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 $67,211 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,678. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $323,800 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,357. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,118/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population61,642
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,870/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,211
Per Capita$30,678
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B+
Home Value$323,800
Rent$1,201
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$411,357
Housing Units25,551
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent300/100K
Property3,118/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain66.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1885.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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