Springfield is a small city of 18,775 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $55,392
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springfield stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 97.4
Springfield's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springfield costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springfield, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,392
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Springfield's violent crime rate is 390.3 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
390.3 /100k
Property Crime
917.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springfield is served primarily by Robertson County.
Metric
Springfield, TN
National Avg
School District
Robertson County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springfield sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Springfield's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springfield roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,200 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Springfield's violent crime rate is 390.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springfield are operated by Robertson County.
The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springfield, TN has a population of 18,775, a median household income of $55,392, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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 45.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches
with about 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Springfield, Tennessee is 18,775 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $220,200, median household income $55,392, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
