As of 2012, Springfield Metro Area's population is 436,712 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.55 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is $112,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.07 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 11.00% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $4,199 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Springfield Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Springfield Metro Area is 6.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Springfield Metro Area jobs have Increased by 3.50 percent.
Ranked #73 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas) Ranked #86 Best Green Cities Ranked #119 2005 Best Places to Live See More Rankings Click Here
 | 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 |