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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    C+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
116,745

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$123,700
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$742
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%

Springfield Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    812
    283
  • Murder
    5
    6
  • Rape
    88
    41
  • Robbery
    214
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,072
    500
  • Theft
    3,158
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    195
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$50,191
National
$55,322
Children
19%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%
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I have lived in Springfield my entire life. It is a great area to raise a family. I have gone to private schools throughout my life and received a great education. However, tuition for those schools were expensive. It would be great to see the public school system in the area improved. There is a good variety of restaurants and shopping. We have an airport which can make it convenient to travel. We also hold the state fair every year in which there is always fun activities, concerts, and yummy food!
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I think this rating is terrible! I believe with all my heart that the cost of living here is very high. I am not sure how Niche came to get their information, but this capital city is full of wealthy politicians who buy expensive homes, expensive cars, and other expensive toys! This drives the prices of average items way up. While I was raised in an upper middle class home, graduated from college and attended some graduate school, taught in one of Springfield's finest private schools, I became disabled after a serious accident and can no longer work. The very small amount I get from SS disability does not pay my bills AND afford me to buy food to stay healthy! this is one reason why I can say for sure the cost of living is WAY too high!
I think its a great place to raise children, but the employment part of living here is not all that great, Ive been thinking of moving away for some time now. Th state has ran down since I was a child growing up here sorry to say I am disappointed in the way things are today. I know it could be better I am sticking around to see if there will be any changes but if not I have to pack my family up and go!