Springfield, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
153,677
Unemployment
8.8%
Poverty
25.5%
Median Home
$162,900
Median Income
$41,571
Median Rent
$908
Springfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Springfield, MA Crime Report
5,210
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,403.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
45.07%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Springfield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,210 | 3,403.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,480 | 966.8 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 18 | 11.8 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 350 | 228.6 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,042 | 680.7 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,730 | 2,436.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 618 | 403.7 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,616 | 1,708.9 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 496 | 324.0 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Springfield, MA Cost Of Living
106
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Springfield | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 116 | 100 | |
Springfield, MA Photos
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Rankings for Springfield in Massachusetts
Map Of Springfield, MA
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Population over time in Springfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 153,677 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 154,596 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 154,613 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 153,991 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 153,947 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 153,836 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 153,428 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 153,278 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 152,992 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 152,906 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Springfield
| Race | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.4% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 18.6% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 45.7% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Springfield
| Gender | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25
| Education | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Springfield, Massachusetts
| Income | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
