Living in Springfield, MA
Springfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Springfield, MA Crime Report
5,623
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,623.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
41.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
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
Springfield, Massachusetts Info Snack
Springfield is a city in western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. As of the 2010 Census, the city's population was 153,060. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts (the other being Greater Boston), had a population of 692,942 as of 2010.
Population
154,596
Unemployment
9.9%
Poverty
28.6%
Median Home
$152,400
Median Income
$36,730
Median Rent
$847
Springfield, MA Photos
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Map Of Springfield, MA
Population over time in Springfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 154,596 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 154,613 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 153,991 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 153,947 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 153,836 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 153,428 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 153,278 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 152,992 | 0.1% |
| 2009 | 152,906 | - |
| Crime/100k | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 988.5 | 338.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 12.2 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 306.1 | 60.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 603.2 | 241.2 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2635.0 | 1263.3 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 586.4 | 200.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1773.4 | 966.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 275.2 | 95.7 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Springfield
| Race | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 72.2% | 61.1% |
| African American | 18.6% | 6.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 44.7% | 11.6% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Springfield, Massachusetts
| Income | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 12.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Springfield
| Gender | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25
| Education | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Springfield
Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
/5
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.
