Springfield, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
154,751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,339 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$718 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$923 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 22
Feb 2 11 26
Mar 4 8 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 4 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MA Hampden District, MA 11th Hampden District, MA
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Schools

Children's House
<1 miles, SE
STEM Middle Academy
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

American International College
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Western New England University
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Springfield College
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Baystate Medical Center
3 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Holyoke Medical Center
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
14 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
36 miles, E • 1 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
62 miles, SW • 1 star
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
63 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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