As of 2012, Springfield Metro Area's population is 210,170 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.34 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is $81,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.04 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 9.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $3,854 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Springfield Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Springfield Metro Area is 7.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Springfield Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.34 percent.
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 See More Rankings Click Here
 | Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------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 |