Living in Springfield, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield has 169,954 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $49,311 (30% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $177,700, the median rent is $964/month.
Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 169,954
- Median age
- 33.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,311State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $177,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Springfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springfield the median home value is $177,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Springfield median household income
The median household income in Springfield is $49,311 and the income per person is $32,041. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 84,761
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.04
Springfield demographics
- Population
- 169,954
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 78,824
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield ›
Education in Springfield
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $211,500 | $1,123 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | $461,800 | $963 |
| Willard | 6,488 | $84,600 | $212,900 | $984 |
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $258,700 | $1,083 |
| Strafford | 2,672 | $64,750 | $169,400 | $863 |
| Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | $254,800 | $1,097 |
| Rogersville | 4,908 | $70,485 | $217,900 | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Springfield, MO?
The median household income in Springfield is $49,311, 30% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $177,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Springfield?
The median gross rent in Springfield is $964 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Springfield, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Springfield?
The median age in Springfield is 33.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Springfield?
The average commute to work in Springfield is 18 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield?
31.4% 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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