Living in Springfield, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield has 502 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $62,014 (4% higher than the West Virginia median).
Springfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 502
- Median age
- 31.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $62,014State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Springfield median household income
The median household income in Springfield is $62,014 and the income per person is $21,110. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.24
Springfield demographics
- Population
- 502
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 46.8%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield ›
Education in Springfield
44.9% of adults 25 and older in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 502 | $62,014 | — | — |
| Fort Ashby | 1,283 | $44,538 | $225,300 | $633 |
| Romney | 1,922 | $49,286 | $184,400 | $616 |
| Bier | 118 | $113,317 | $118,600 | — |
| Rawlings | 476 | $68,229 | $144,500 | — |
| Wiley Ford | 630 | $90,775 | $189,000 | — |
| Cresaptown | 5,121 | $68,370 | $142,600 | $777 |
| Bel Air | 1,837 | $97,685 | $195,700 | $695 |
| Potomac Park | 978 | $53,221 | $139,400 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Springfield, WV?
The median household income in Springfield is $62,014, 4% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Springfield, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Springfield?
The median age in Springfield is 31.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Springfield?
The average commute to work in Springfield is 40 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield?
44.9% 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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