Springfield, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Springfield, Massachusetts Info Snack

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
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
3,403.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
45.07%
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
1.1x
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

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Rankings for Springfield in Massachusetts

Map Of Springfield, MA

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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

White
30.4% (46,661)
African American
18.6% (28,543)
American Indian
0.2% (247)
Asian
2.8% (4,330)
Hawaiian
0.0% (14)
Other
0.3% (470)
Two Or More
2.1% (3,186)
Hispanic
45.7% (70,226)
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

Female
52.7% (80,916)
Male
47.3% (72,761)
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

< 9th Grade
8.0% (12,294)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (18,441)
High School / GED
32.0% (49,176)
Some College
19.0% (29,198)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (13,830)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (18,441)
Master's Degree
6.0% (9,220)
Professional Degree
1.0% (1,536)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,536)
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

Less than $10,000
11.0% (1,694,656)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.2% (1,421,412)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (1,833,713)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.9% (1,821,539)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (2,037,159)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (2,346,655)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (1,591,310)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (1,691,951)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (598,973)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (330,328)
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%

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