At a Glance
Median Income
$123,691
$51,520 per capita
Home Value
$622,200
Zillow: $699,510
Median Rent
$2,643/mo
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
9.9% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $123,691 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,520. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $622,200 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $699,510. Median rent is $2,643/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
45.0% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population30,894
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,936/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born40.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$123,691
Per Capita$51,520
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
B+
Home Value$622,200
Rent$2,643
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$699,510
Housing Units10,921
Rent Burden40.4%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation249 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Springfield was built in 1973.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
40.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.