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18 discussions from residents and visitors

real_alice76

Remote worker thinking about Springfield

Hey folks, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Cora

Planning a move to Springfield -neighborhoods?

OK so I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,894 people. You can expect to pay around $2,643 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community ...

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kc_ella

Top 5 things I love about Springfield

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,643 for rent here. Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here?

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Harper Thomas

Is Springfield worth it salary-wise?

First post here. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Bennett T.

How is Springfield for outdoor activities?

Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $2,643/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

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Melanie C.

Top 5 things I love about Springfield

OK so I'm a 23-year-old physical therapist and Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know...

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Quinn Garcia

Cost of living reality check -Springfield

Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,894 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used ...

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kc_ella

Best coffee shops in Springfield?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Boston and Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 130.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

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Carson Williams

Raising a family in Springfield -thoughts?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 130.5 per 100K. With a population of 30,894, Springfield is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this no...

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Emily G.

Anyone work in healthcare in Springfield?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Sebastian Martin

Moving to Springfield -what should I know?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $622,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 130.5 per 100K. With a population of 30,894, Springfield is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system vari...

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Carson Williams

What's it really like living in Springfield?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 19 years and The median home value here is around $622,200, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 130.5 per 100K. Rent is about $2,643/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $...

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Maria W.

Quick question about Springfield

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here?

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Sebastian Martin

Weekend activities in Springfield?

Random thought, Been living here since 2018. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,643/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,894 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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Quinn Garcia

Springfield is underrated, change my mind

Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $123,691, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 130.5 per 100K. It's a very car-depen...

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Isabella

What I wish I knew before living in Springfield

Been living here since 2011. Rent is about $2,643/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. Homes are going for about $622,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,894 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real se...

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Emily G.

Thinking about relocating to Springfield from Cleveland

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 9 months ago and Median household income is $123,691, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,894 people. With a population of 30,894, Springfield is a smaller city. ...

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Lydia Castillo

Job market in Springfield for tech?

Household incomes average around $123,691 in Springfield. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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