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Springfield
  • City in Illinois

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Springfield is a city in Illinois with a population of 114,672. Springfield is in Sangamon County. Living in Springfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Springfield there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Springfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Springfield are above average.

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About Springfield...
Population
114,672

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$132,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$852
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    612.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    74.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    142.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    725.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,798
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    223
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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