Springfield is a small town of 3,946 in Vermont, with a median household income of $48,476
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% 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: 93.8
Springfield's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springfield costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springfield, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$902
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,476
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Springfield's violent crime rate is 121.3 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
121.3 /100k
Property Crime
1168.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springfield is served primarily by Springfield School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springfield, VT
National Avg
School District
Springfield School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springfield sees average highs of 29.3°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 83.3 inches of snow per year.
Springfield's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springfield roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,000 and median rent is $902/month.
Springfield's violent crime rate is 121.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1168.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springfield are operated by Springfield School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springfield, VT has a population of 3,946, a median household income of $48,476, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Springfield averages 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 83.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05156.
The population of Springfield, Vermont is 3,946 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $139,000, median household income $48,476, crime index 41 (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.
