Springfield, Oregon
Among the top 13% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 6% for walkability
- bottom 5% for property crime
Springfield is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 62,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and property crime.
Official websiteci.springfield.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.0 in0.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 24% of US places
Home Value$293k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 31% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.01%better than 49% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.78%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 30% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.0 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.4 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.4better than 67% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 82% of US places
School Quality60.4better than 54% of US places
Violent Crime1003/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Crime3288/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population61,74098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.332nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3568th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.1%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.6%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 85% of US places
Walkability12.8/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.5%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby34.50better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Springfield an affordable place to live?
- Springfield is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Springfield?
- The median home value in Springfield is $293k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Springfield?
- Median household income in Springfield is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Springfield?
- Median gross rent in Springfield is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Springfield safe?
- Springfield is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1003/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 3288/100k.
- What is the weather like in Springfield?
- Springfield averages 68°F in July and 41°F in January, with 45.0 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Springfield?
- Public-school quality in Springfield is about average, scoring better than 54% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Springfield?
- The average one-way commute in Springfield is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)