Springfield, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
154,139
Unemployment
8.2%
Poverty
26.9%
Median Home
$156,200
Median Income
$39,432
Median Rent
$877
Springfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Springfield, MA Crime Report
5,402
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,500.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
41.35%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Springfield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,402 | 3,500.8 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,397 | 905.3 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 20 | 13.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 358 | 232.0 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 938 | 607.9 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,005 | 2,595.5 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 746 | 483.5 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,766 | 1,792.5 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 493 | 319.5 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
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 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 114 | 100 | |
Springfield, MA Photos
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Rankings for Springfield in Massachusetts
Map Of Springfield, MA
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4
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.2% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 18.5% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.0% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Springfield
| Gender | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25
| Education | Springfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 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 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 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 | 11.4% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.1% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
