Best Places to Live in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts is a vibrant city located in the heart of Hampden County. Home to many outdoor attractions such as Forest Park and The Quadrangle, visitors can explore nature at its finest when visiting Springfield. There are also plenty of cultural attractions including galleries and museums. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Springfield has something for everyone! Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
City: Springfield

Zip Codes: 01109, 01108, 01104, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107, 01151, 01129, 01128, 11 total
Cost of Living: -7.9% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 179 ft above sea level

Pros
Nearby mountains
Museums
Cost of living

Cons
Economy
Entertainment
Violent crime

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Springfield is 11.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Springfield jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield's cost of living is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Springfield's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Springfield, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hampden county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.7% to 40.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Springfield's population is 155,770 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Springfield is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS

Springfield public schools spend $18,780 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.3 students per teacher in Springfield. More Education

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Housing Market in Springfield

It's a good time to buy in Springfield. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Springfield is .

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Reviews for Springfield 15 Reviews

A city on the upswing. - 10/14/2019
Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM... Read More

BJ | West Village, Soho, NY | Reply | 1 Reply

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New resident, and I love it - 3/14/2017
This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are... Read More

Victoria | Housatonic, MA | Reply | 2 Replies

City of Homes - 8/13/2014
I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to... Read More

Loleta | Springfield, MA | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

01109, 01108, 01104, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107, 01151, 01129, 01128, 11 total

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