Living in Springfield Center, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield Center · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield Center has 244 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $51,667 (40% lower than the New York median).
Springfield Center is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Springfield Center at a glance
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 31.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,667State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Springfield Center a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Springfield Center median household income
The median household income in Springfield Center is $51,667 and the income per person is $25,439. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Springfield Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.13
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Springfield Center has many vacation and second homes.
Springfield Center demographics
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield Center ›
Education in Springfield Center
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Springfield Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield Center
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Springfield Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Center | 244 | $51,667 | — | — |
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | $132,400 | $756 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | $95,300 | $646 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
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What is the median household income in Springfield Center, NY?
The median household income in Springfield Center is $51,667, 40% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Springfield Center, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Springfield Center?
The median age in Springfield Center is 31.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Springfield Center?
The average commute to work in Springfield Center is 22 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield Center?
The unemployment rate in Springfield Center is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield Center?
21.8% of adults in Springfield Center 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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