Below Average CostSafer than AverageSPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Springville is a small town of 4,223 in New York, with a median household income of $55,305
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Springville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Springville 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: 94.4
Springville's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$655
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,305
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Springville's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springville is served primarily by SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springville, NY
National Avg
School District
SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springville sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Springville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,100 and median rent is $655/month.
Springville's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springville are operated by SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springville, NY has a population of 4,223, a median household income of $55,305, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Springville averages 29.5°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14141.
The population of Springville, New York is 4,223 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $167,100, median household income $55,305, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
