Springfield, MO

Springfield, Missouri lies in the Ozark region where one can find numerous outdoor activities that make it an ideal tourist destination. Visit Doling Park just minutes away from downtown with its mini golf course rodeo arena pool playground skateboard park amongst other features perfect family getaway weekend. Nature lovers can hike explore caves zip line take hobie kayaks stay overnight campground trail mix-ups forested wonderland awaiting them. Afterward relax at Jefferson Avenue foot bridge sip coffee admire view Wilson’s Creek shop local stores galleries boutiques antiques music festivals year round provide endless entertainment possibilities. Small city - Southwest Missouri at the foot of the Ozark Mountains.

State: Missouri
County:
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
City: Springfield, Nixa, 35 total

Zip Codes: 65807, 65802, 65803, 65804, 65714, 65721, 65810, 65738, 65613, 65706, 50 total
Cost of Living: -15.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1270 ft above sea level

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Pros
Nearby mountains
Nearby recreation
Cost of living

Cons
Growth and sprawl
Economic concerns
Low ethnic diversity

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, the state’s third largest city, serves as a commercial center and gateway to the Ozark Mountains. The town is an important crossroads and agricultural center for livestock and poultry production, and has grown rapidly in recent years, strengthening the economy but also bringing some unattractive sprawl and contentious growth management issues. The former Southwest Missouri State University, recently renamed Missouri State, now brings some 18,000 students to town.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Springfield Metro Area is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Springfield Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield Metro Area's cost of living is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Springfield Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the Springfield metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Springfield metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 65.7% to 32.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Springfield Metro Area's population is 472,164 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Springfield Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.7%.

SCHOOLS

Springfield Metro Area public schools spend $9,566 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Springfield Metro Area. More Education

Springfield Rankings

#73	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#86	Best Green Cities
#119	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Springfield

It's a good time to buy in Springfield. Home Appreciation is up 13.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Springfield is .

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ZIP CODES IN SPRINGFIELD, MO

65807, 65802, 65803, 65804, 65714, 65721, 65810, 65738, 65613, 65706, 50 total

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