As of 2012, Springfield Metro Area's population is 692,942 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.90 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is $191,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.91 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 22.80% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $7,909 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.4 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 0.93 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 25 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 |