Living in Springfield, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield has 5,269 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $44,808 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $110,800, the median rent is $864/month.
Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 5,269
- Median age
- 31.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,808State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $110,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Springfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springfield the median home value is $110,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $993 a month in housing costs.
Springfield median household income
The median household income in Springfield is $44,808 and the income per person is $24,639. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,442
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.30
Springfield demographics
- Population
- 5,269
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 2,246
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield ›
Education in Springfield
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 5,269 | $44,808 | $110,800 | $864 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| Brownlee Park | 1,661 | $31,969 | $83,700 | $591 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Climax | 723 | $85,313 | $208,500 | $833 |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Springfield, MI?
The median household income in Springfield is $44,808, 39% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $110,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Springfield?
The median gross rent in Springfield is $864 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Springfield, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Springfield?
The median age in Springfield is 31.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Springfield?
The average commute to work in Springfield is 19 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield?
11.9% of adults in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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