Springfield, OR
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Springfield, Oregon

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. Here's a snapshot of Springfield based on the most recently available data.

61,499 Population
$414,617 Median home value
$68,761 Median income
111 Cost of living +11% vs US
$1,258 Median rent
5.1% Unemployment
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Springfield SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 5/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 6/10
Commute 8.5/10

Crime in Springfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Springfield. Key points include:

  • There were 1,884 total crimes in Springfield in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 3,097.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 305.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Springfield is 2,791.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Springfield is 46.15% above the national average.

1,884
Total Crimes
46.15%
Above National Average
Springfield
US

Crime In Springfield Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Springfield
/ 100k People
Oregon
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,884 3,097.2 2,719.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 186 305.8 331.0 359.0
Murder 1 1.6 3.7 5.0
Robbery 17 27.9 57.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 138 226.9 229.1 256.0
Property Crime 1,698 2,791.4 2,388.0 1,760.0
Burglary 166 272.9 306.5 229.0
Larceny 1,413 2,322.9 1,789.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 119 195.6 292.1 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 Oregon. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Springfield is 111 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Springfield is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Springfield is $414,617.

  • The median income in Springfield is $68,761.

111
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Springfield
US

Cost Of Living In Springfield Comparison Table

Living Expense Springfield Oregon National Average
Overall 111 109 100
Services 103 104 100
Groceries 109 106 100
Health 116 125 100
Housing 109 104 100
Transportation 104 106 100
Utilities 106 105 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Springfield, OR Weather

  • The average high in Springfield is 63.2° and the average low is 41.7°.

  • There are 100.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 44.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

StatSpringfield
Average Annual High63.2
Average Annual Low41.7
Annual Precipitation Days100.2
Average Annual Precipitation44.3
Average Annual Snowfall2.6
63.2°
Average High
100.2
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Springfield, OR Photos

Eugene And Springfield From Mount Pisgah
Source: Wikipedia User Jsayre64 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Gateway Mall Springfield Oregon
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Rankings & Articles For Springfield

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Map Of Springfield, OR

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Springfield Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Springfield

The current population in Springfield is 61,499. The population has increased 5.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 61,499 -0.2%
2023 61,642 -0.2%
2022 61,740 -0.6%
2021 62,138 -0.9%
2020 62,729 1.1%
2019 62,077 0.9%
2018 61,525 1.2%
2017 60,823 0.3%
2016 60,611 0.6%
2015 60,235 0.6%
2014 59,882 0.3%
2013 59,692 0.6%
2012 59,347 0.7%
2011 58,916 0.9%
2010 58,409 -

Race / Ethnicity in Springfield

White 74.8% (46,012)
African American 0.9% (572)
American Indian 1.1% (657)
Asian 1.5% (897)
Hawaiian 0.1% (66)
Other 0.3% (180)
Two Or More 6.2% (3,839)
Hispanic 15.1% (9,276)
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Springfield is:

  • 74.8% White with 46,012 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 572 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 657 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 897 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 180 Other residents.

  • 6.2% Two Or More with 3,839 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.1% Hispanic with 9,276 Hispanic residents.

Race Springfield OR USA
White 74.8% 71.4% 57.4%
African American 0.9% 1.8% 11.9%
American Indian 1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.5% 4.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 6.2% 6.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 15.1% 14.7% 19.3%

Gender in Springfield

Female 49.0% (30,136)
Male 51.0% (31,362)
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  • Springfield is 49.0% female with 30,136 female residents.

  • Springfield is 51.0% male with 31,362 male residents.

Gender Springfield OR USA
Female 49.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 51.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (1,229)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (3,689)
High School / GED 28.0% (17,219)
Some College 30.0% (18,449)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (6,764)
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (9,224)
Master's Degree 6.0% (3,689)
Professional Degree 1.0% (614)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (614)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Springfield completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Springfield completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Springfield completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Springfield completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Springfield completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Springfield completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% 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 OR USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 30.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Springfield, Oregon

Less than $10,000 6.5% (398,609)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% (240,775)
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% (396,169)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% (443,495)
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% (775,019)
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% (1,163,626)
$75,000 to $99,999 17.6% (1,081,904)
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% (1,066,047)
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% (339,330)
$200,000 or more 4.0% (244,922)
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  • 6.5% of households in Springfield earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Springfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Springfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Springfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Springfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Springfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Springfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Springfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Springfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Springfield earn $200,000 or more.

Income Springfield OR USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 6.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 10.0% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 15.4% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.6% 13.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 18.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 12.7% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)