Living in Springfield, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield has 1,595 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $92,955 (22% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $253,800, the median rent is $1,288/month.
Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 34.2State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $92,955State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $253,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,288/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Springfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springfield the median home value is $253,800, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,572 a month in housing costs.
Springfield median household income
The median household income in Springfield is $92,955 and the income per person is $37,280. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 606
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.65
Springfield demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 600
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield ›
Education in Springfield
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1,595 | $92,955 | $253,800 | $1,288 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| Cedar Creek | 427 | $118,456 | $391,100 | — |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| Louisville | 1,449 | $94,208 | $205,600 | $1,198 |
| Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $230,800 | $1,215 |
| South Bend | 100 | $64,167 | $116,700 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Springfield, NE?
The median household income in Springfield is $92,955, 22% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $253,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Springfield?
The median gross rent in Springfield is $1,288 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Springfield, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Springfield?
The median age in Springfield is 34.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Springfield?
The average commute to work in Springfield is 23 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield?
22.7% 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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