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Springfield is a mid-sized city of 155,305 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $47,677
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Springfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Springfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.4
Springfield's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springfield, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$198,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,047
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,677
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Springfield's violent crime rate is 891.4 per 100,000 residents
— 135% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
891.4 /100k
Property Crime
2835.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springfield is served primarily by Springfield.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springfield, MA
National Avg
School District
Springfield
—
Elementary Schools
33
—
Middle Schools
14
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springfield sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Springfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $198,500 and median rent is $1,047/month.
Springfield's violent crime rate is 891.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2835.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springfield are operated by Springfield.
The district has 33 elementary, 14 middle, and 14 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springfield, MA has a population of 155,305, a median household income of $47,677, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Springfield averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches
with about 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springfield, MA is covered by 13 ZIP codes: 01109, 01104, 01118, 01119, 01129, 01108, 01151, 01107, 01105, 01128, 01103, 01144, 01028.
The population of Springfield, Massachusetts is 155,305 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $198,500, median household income $47,677, crime index 195 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
