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Springfield
  • City in Missouri
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Springfield

#7 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, MO Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Springfield is a city in Missouri with a population of 168,603. Springfield is in Greene County. Living in Springfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Springfield there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Springfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Springfield are above average.
    About Springfield...
    Population
    168,603
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $799
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,238.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      118.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      200.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      913.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,710.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      772.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Springfield

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,991
    National
    $69,021
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