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Springfield, IL
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Population: 114,672
Home Price: $132,900
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Overview
Springfield is a midsize city in the state of Illinois with a population of 114,672. Springfield has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
17.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Springfield, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,851
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$57,596
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Median Age
39.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Male
47.9%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Springfield
Illinois
United States
White
71.6%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
20.0%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
3.2%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.6%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$132,900
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$721
$801
Family Households
34.2%
34.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.1%
37.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.2%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
37.8%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Springfield
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.5%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.6%
26.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.2%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.2%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
25.2%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
25.8%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Murder
7.9
2.2
3.0
Rape
94.4
43.2
38.0
Robbery
181.8
33.2
40.7
Assault
493.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Springfield
Illinois
United States
Burglary
908.3
246.4
336.1
Theft
3300.9
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
231.7
122.7
167.1
Arson
21.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Springfield, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
beer
sweet tea
deep fried
sandwich
fast food
chicken sandwich
fried chicken
red wine
italian food
craft beer
yogurt
plant based
bread
delicious
pizza
meal
restaurant
thanksgiving dinner
mexican
chicago sports
high school football
sports entertainment
basketball
video games
baseball
football
college football
business finance
ufc
movies tv
fantasy football
athlete
hockey
esports
hoops
soccer
pro wrestling
teams
notre dame football
inspired by
via rretrofuturism
nft
nft project
cover art
generative art
designs
museum
nature
portrait
collection
icon
library
fashion
graphic design
photography
curator
nfts
theatre
arts council
spending time
video games
video editing
single dad
movies tv
copyrighted images
books
vacations
photography
harleys
scifi nerd
unpublished author
fulltime
merchandise
toys
anime
videogames
road trips
guitars
memes
sports
sports entertainment
producer director
tv
business finance
movies tv
producer
special events
cable tv
wfmb
radio host
tvmedia
pro wrestling
marketing
entertainments
communications
arts
fashion
award winning
promotional
sports
summer
special events
space
nature
arts
photography
sledding
facilities
picnic
beach
campgrounds
fishing
tubing
lawn
winter
camping
facility
astronomy
biking
free shipping
post office
record store
retail
designs
amazon
drug store
shop online
drive thru
grocery store
gas stations
gift cards
laundromat
meijer
designer bags
merchandise
pharmacy
grocery stores
ulta
restaurant
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