City
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesC+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$125,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$765
National
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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.
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Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Springfield
- A-
Springfield High School
- Springfield School District No. 186, IL
- 9-12
- 161 reviews
- A-
Rochester High School
- Rochester Community Unit School District No. 3-A, IL
- 9-12
- 71 reviews
- A-
Iles Elementary School
- Springfield School District No. 186, IL
- 1-8
- B+
Glenwood High School
- Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No. 5, IL
- 9-12
- 240 reviews
- B+
Williamsville High School
- Williamsville Community Unit School District No. 15, IL
- 9-12
- 56 reviews
Top Private Schools in Springfield
- A-
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
- Private School
- Springfield, IL
- 9-12
- 80 reviews
- B+
Lutheran High School
- Private School
- Springfield, IL
- 9-12
- 18 reviews
- B-
Calvary Academy
- Private School
- Springfield, IL
- PK, K-12
- 16 reviews
- NG
Blessed Sacrament School
- Private School
- Springfield, IL
- PK, K-8
- NG
Christ the King Elementary School
- Private School
- Springfield, IL
- PK, K-8
Working in Springfield
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,789
National
$55,322Springfield Reviews
196 reviews
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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!
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!
Springfield is a great city for the Illinois capital. Two hospitals make it a central, busy location for healthcare. Highlights include the children's hospital and SIU med. University of Illinois Springfield allows locals to get a college degree. Lincoln Land Community College is a great resource as well. This family friendly area has many opportunities and activities for kids. These include summer camps, Kidzeum, the zoo, Washington Park etc. This is a great place to live and work and raise a family.