What are the schools like in Springfield, MN?

Springfield is served primarily by SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Springfield?

The median household income in Springfield, MN is $61,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Springfield, MN?

Springfield has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Springfield, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Springfield, MN affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Springfield is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,100 and the median rent is $752 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Springfield, MN?

Springfield has a violent crime rate of 50.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 353.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Springfield, MN a Good Place to Live?

Springfield is a small town of 2,090 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,411 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Springfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 92.0

Springfield's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Springfield costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Springfield, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$752	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Springfield's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.5 /100k

Property Crime

353.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Springfield is served primarily by SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Springfield, MN	National Avg
School District	SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Springfield sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Springfield, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	29.5"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Springfield, MN	National Avg
Population	2,090	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cobden, MN 7 mi Sanborn, MN 8 mi Comfrey, MN 10 mi Clements, MN 11 mi Evan, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Springfield

Springfield, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56087

Springfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springfield, MN affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Springfield roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,100 and median rent is $752/month.

What is the crime rate in Springfield, MN?

Springfield's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 353.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Springfield?

Public schools in Springfield are operated by SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Springfield, MN a good place to live?

Springfield, MN has a population of 2,090, a median household income of $61,411, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Springfield?

Springfield averages 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Springfield?

Springfield, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56087.

What is the population of Springfield?

The population of Springfield, Minnesota is 2,090 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Springfield?

Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $118,100, median household income $61,411, crime index 15 (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.