Springfield is a small town of 482 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $32,266
and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 88.4
Springfield's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springfield costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springfield, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$667
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,266
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Springfield's violent crime rate is 228.3 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.3 /100k
Property Crime
3653.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Springfield, SC
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springfield sees average highs of 56.7°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Springfield's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springfield roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,100 and median rent is $667/month.
Springfield's violent crime rate is 228.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3653.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Springfield, SC has a population of 482, a median household income of $32,266, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%.
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.
Springfield averages 56.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springfield, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29146.
The population of Springfield, South Carolina is 482 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,100, median household income $32,266, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.