Discover Springfield, MA: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Springfield is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

154,596

Springfield Population7

41,367

Median Income6

9.9

Unemployment Rate17

Air Quality

86
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution14
  
  70 days per year
- High ozone14
  
  170 days per year
Travel Connectivity

83
- Airports
  
  2
- Train stations
  
  12
Outdoor Activities

77
- Beaches9
  
  12
- Parks15
  
  26
- Ski resorts
  
  15
Home Pricing

72
- Median home value5
  
  $179,524
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $163
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,540
Taxes

64
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.5 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax
  
  0.0 %
- State sales tax20
  
  6.3 %
- Property tax21
  
  1.2 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  2.3 %
Internet Connectivity

62
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  97.8 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  97.3 %
- Average download speed24
  
  74 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  69.0 %
Local Transportation

60
- Walkability score10
  
  59
- Bikeability score10
  
  50
- Transit score10
  
  43
- Commute via public transit17
  
  4.4 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  5.2 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  74.4 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  21.3 minutes
Healthcare

51
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  29
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  2.95 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  39.3 miles from city center
Diversity

49
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  31.7 %
- Black7
  
  18.6 %
- Asian7
  
  2.2 %
- Hispanic7
  
  44.7 %
Attractions

48
- Restaurants8
  
  44.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  21.8 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  70.4 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  0.0 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  7
- Historical sites
  
  1
- Golf courses19
  
  25
- Wineries
  
  2
- Casinos22
  
  1
Safety

40
- Property crimes1
  
  2,645 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  992.3 per 100,000 residents
Climate

35
- Sunny days3
  
  58 days
- Rainy days11
  
  134 days
- Hot days11
  
  3 days
- Cold days11
  
  136 days
- Average humidity11
  
  66 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  10 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  67 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  24 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  70 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  Medium
- Tornado risk23
  
  Medium
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Economy

21
- Income6
  
  $26,821
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $41,367
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  6.0 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  18.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  1.8 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  7.7 %
- Employment rate17
  
  90.1 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  31.8 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  0.4 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  6.8 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  -0.0 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  1.1 %
Education

18
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  1
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  1.6 %
- High schools in top 25%13
  
  1
- High schools in top 25% (%)13
  
  8.3 %
- Top rated public high school13
  
  Sabis International Charter School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)13
  
  3,437

Springfield's aged 15- to 19-years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 16%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 4%

Age

33.0

Median Age7

1.1

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Springfield residents are predominantly Hispanic/Puerto Rican and the city is becoming less diverse as the Hispanic community has grown by 25.7% since 2010, while the white community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 37.5%

Race

72.2

Massachusetts Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Springfield has cool summers; cold, snowy winters; and frequent rain with strong winds. The temperature reaches 90°F or above 3 days per year with an average temperature in January of 24°F. There is some rain 134 days per year, 67 inches of annual snowfall, and an average wind speed of 10 mph

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature38

The average home value in Springfield increased by 22% since 2010 which is 21% lower than the national average and 15% lower than the state average

Rent

1,540

Monthly Average12

Renters39

Average Home Value5

Springfield is a high tax location with sales tax near the national average, but income tax 32% higher than the national average and property tax 10% higher than the national average.

Other

1.23

Property Tax21

6.25

Sales Tax20

2.25

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)40

Springfield has a very low employment rate of 90% which is 4% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Big Y

Income

18.3

<$25,0006

6.0

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Springfield is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results42

Representatives

Mayor28	Domenic Sarno Democratic
House of Representative28	Richard Neal Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Fairview Hospital, is 39.3 miles from the center of Springfield, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System - Northampton VA Medical Center, is 13.6 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, is 61.7 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	Yes

In Massachusetts, 9.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 12.6% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#96	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report31
#86	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report32
#46	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades33
#8	Best Small Cities to Retire by AARP34

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
14	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
33	National Health Index
34	Best Small Cities to Retire \| AARP
35	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
36	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
37	Normal Precipitation, Inches
38	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
39	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
40	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
41	Where Democrats And Republicans Live In Your City \| fivethirtyeight
42	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

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