Springfield, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Springfield, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Springfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Springfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Springfield:
The population in Springfield is 154,751.
The median home value in Springfield is $293,137.
The median income in Springfield is $51,339.
The cost of living in Springfield is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Springfield is $1,114.
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 8.2%.
The poverty rate in Springfield is 25.3%.
The average high in Springfield is 60.1° and the average low is 39.3°.
Springfield SnackAbility
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Springfield, MA Crime Report
Crime in Springfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Springfield. Key points include:
There were 5,795 total crimes in Springfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 3,726.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 891.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 2,835.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Springfield is 75.86% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Springfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Springfield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,795 | 3,726.9 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,386 | 891.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 17 | 10.9 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 325 | 209.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 971 | 624.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,409 | 2,835.5 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 488 | 313.8 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,887 | 1,856.7 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,034 | 665.0 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Springfield, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Springfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Springfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Springfield is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Springfield is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Springfield is $293,137.
The median income in Springfield is $51,339.
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Springfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Springfield | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 136 | 100 | |
Springfield, MA Weather
The average high in Springfield is 60.1° and the average low is 39.3°.
There are 70.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 41.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Springfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Springfield, MA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Springfield
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-20 18:36:11.880930
It was a fun experience, with some great local colleges as well. The city had a lot of life and was fun for me on the whole.
The city will welcome most people and represents a great slice of life for the North East area of the United States.
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Springfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Springfield
The current population in Springfield is 154,751. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154,751 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 155,305 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 155,770 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 153,677 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 154,139 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 154,596 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 154,613 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 153,991 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 153,947 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 153,836 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 153,428 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 153,278 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 152,992 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 152,906 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Springfield
Springfield is:
29.3% White with 45,316 White residents.
17.7% African American with 27,345 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 100 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 4,187 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 241 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 4,200 Two Or More residents.
47.4% Hispanic with 73,362 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 17.7% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 47.4% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Springfield
Springfield is 52.3% female with 80,976 female residents.
Springfield is 47.7% male with 73,775 male residents.
| Gender | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25
9.0% of adults in Springfield completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Springfield completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Springfield completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Springfield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Springfield completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Springfield completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Springfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Springfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Springfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Springfield, Massachusetts
7.4% of households in Springfield earn Less than $10,000.
10.8% of households in Springfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Springfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Springfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Springfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Springfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Springfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Springfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Springfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Springfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
