At a Glance
Median Income
$58,741
$28,182 per capita
Home Value
$235,200
Zillow: $331,021
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
416/100K
933/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
21.4% 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+
2.8 / 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 $58,741 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,182. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,676 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $235,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,021. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 933/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,985
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,741
Per Capita$28,182
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$3,878M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A
Home Value$235,200
Rent$1,107
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$331,021
Housing Units7,351
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent416/100K
Property933/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,572/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation737 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1798.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.