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Best Places to Live in Springfield Metro Area, Illinois

Ranked #57 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #133 Best Green Cities
Ranked #196 2005 Best Places to Live

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Overview
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Population:208,409
Pop. Change:4%
State: Illinois
Metro Area:Springfield Metro Area
County:Sangamon, Menard, ... 2 more
City:Capital township, Springfield, ... 56 more
Zip Code:62704, 62702, ... 62 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Springfield, Illinois Metro Area

As of 2011, Springfield Metro Area's population is 208,409 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.54 percent.

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The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is $119,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.45 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 14.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $3,831 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Springfield Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Springfield Metro Area is 7.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Springfield Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.45 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Springfield Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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