Springfield, MA

Living in Springfield

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 60
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 87
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Schools 11
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Residents

154k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black19%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$700 (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$730 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Springfield

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Springfield

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 34 4 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 40 4 3
Dec 29 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Springfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Springfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Springfield, MA

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Children's House
0 miles, SE
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St Michaels Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Springfield, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Springfield, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Springfield, MA

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