Springfield, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,882 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $28,787 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $248,661 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,180 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,375
41% below
$28,787 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
51% below
Zillow: $248,661
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,180/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
49%
Rent
62%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springfield residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,787. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springfield is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,661. Median rent is $726/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,180/100K.

Education

22.4% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springfield has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,882
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$28,787
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$726
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$248,661
Housing Units2,128
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,180/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation387 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Springfield was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.