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Living in Springfield

The city had 49 schools in 2026. Springfield is in the United States; its population was 8,230 in July 2026. For Springfield, 59.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 415 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0731 sources

Population8,551people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,620EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,149EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.14%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,718incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 8% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean5.75µg/m³country median 7.0 — 18% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Springfield?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,307 per month, while the median home value was US$188,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62%, and the vacancy rate was 8.83% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Springfield recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,307/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,247 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,207 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,149 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Springfield a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–59%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–66%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 331 of 8,551 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$54,462 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Springfield is 2.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income54,462 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet6.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet10.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,620 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,327 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate2.14 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Springfield?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,327 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,337of €2,626 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,626
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,207
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,337
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Springfield Salary needed to live in Springfield

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Springfield. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Springfield. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools49 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents415 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,639 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Springfield when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSpringfield highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Springfield highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
Springfield5,363
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,718 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents535.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.01 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportPAM3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Springfield. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Springfield.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Springfield is 5.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.75 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.11 · Feb 19.56 · Mar 22.39 · Apr 25.17 · May 29.33 · Jun 31.61 · Jul 32.5 · Aug 32.28 · Sep 31.5 · Oct 27.61 · Nov 22.44 · Dec 18.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 7.39 · Feb 8.83 · Mar 11.67 · Apr 15.56 · May 19.67 · Jun 23.06 · Jul 24.44 · Aug 24 · Sep 21.83 · Oct 16.78 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 8.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 12.22 · Feb 14.17 · Mar 17 · Apr 20.39 · May 24.5 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 28.44 · Aug 28.17 · Sep 26.67 · Oct 22.22 · Nov 16.72 · Dec 13.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 121.7 · Feb 125.7 · Mar 127.8 · Apr 103.9 · May 84.07 · Jun 147.8 · Jul 188.2 · Aug 189 · Sep 177.3 · Oct 87.63 · Nov 93.98 · Dec 109.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086842 (PANAMA CITY 5N)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.33 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,190 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature14.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±3.5 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±3.5 °C, Itoshima (Japan) ±3.5 °C, Kasuga (Japan) ±3.5 °C, Ōnojō (Japan) ±3.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 331 is not 1.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.82 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents331 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density692.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population8,551 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value188,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes61.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate66.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad4.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage70.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance16.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available89.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,234 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home7.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans88.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Springfield

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Springfield alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1294 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,551 Springfield+485%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,620 Springfield+84%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.8% Springfield+235%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.1% Springfield+76%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,327 Springfield+22%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.7 µg/m³ Springfield+36%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 1,718 (2025) Springfieldno percentage

Cities near Springfield

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Upper Grand Lagoon 14.5 km away
Rent
1,540 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,260 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Springfield?

The median gross salary is 3,327 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?

The unemployment rate is 2.14 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Springfield?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.75 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Springfield?

Police recorded 1,718 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Springfield?

The published population is 8,551 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Springfield?

331 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Springfield a good place to live?

Springfield may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Springfield?

Callaway, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Upper Grand Lagoon, Panama City Beach are near Springfield. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Springfield (Florida), United States: population, rent, jobs},
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