ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Springfield Metro Area is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Springfield Metro Area jobs have increased by 3.1%.
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Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 1.8% lower than the U.S. average.
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August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Springfield metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months.
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In the last Presidential election, the Springfield metro area remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 61.4% to 36.2%.
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Springfield Metro Area's population is 699,160 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.7%.
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Average Commute time is 22.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes.
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The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.4%.
SCHOOLS
Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $16,899 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.4 students per teacher in Springfield Metro Area.
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