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Living in
Springfield.
About
Life in Springfield
Springfield feels like a practical mid-sized Oregon city rather than a destination—it's a place where people actually live and work, not just pass through. The economy rebuilt itself after timber mills closed in the 1990s, and now healthcare drives employment here, which means stable jobs but also means the character is less quirky small-town and more healthcare-hub suburban. Housing is moderately priced compared to Eugene and Portland, though costs have climbed; you'll find owner-occupied and rental options fairly balanced.
Springfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Springfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Springfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (63.9%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Springfield
In Springfield, rent runs 18% below the OR average, and home values are 25% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,225
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $414,755 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Springfield
Unemployment in Springfield is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Springfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.4 min avg
How Springfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Springfield, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)
Small hub839k passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Springfield runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
285.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,215.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Springfield Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lane County, which includes Springfield, the most common type is high wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $42,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | High Wind | $4,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Flood | $102,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lane County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lane County, which includes Springfield, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Lane County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Springfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
195
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 35°F | 6.05" |
| Feb | 52°F | 35°F | 4.67" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.32" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.46" |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 1.23" |
| Jul | 84°F | 52°F | 0.32" |
| Aug | 84°F | 52°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 48°F | 1.39" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 5.98" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 7.21" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springfield
Springfield has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mckenzie-willamette Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend · 3333 Riverbend Drive
- Hospital campus: Peacehealth Barger Clinic · 4010 Aerial Way, Eugene
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Springfield
Springfield's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Springfield (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,497 students · in-state tuition $16,755 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 517 students · in-state tuition $36,950 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,808 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Crater Lake National Park, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springfield
Springfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Crater Lake National Park (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Springfield
Springfield Public Library
225 5th St, Springfield
Cities Near Springfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Springfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Springfield FAQ
Is Springfield, Oregon affordable?⌄
Springfield's median rent is $1,258/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,761/year. Median home value is $358,700.
Is Springfield, Oregon safe?⌄
Springfield's violent crime rate was 285 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2216 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Springfield, Oregon?⌄
Springfield has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Springfield, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Springfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,258/month and median household income is $68,761/year. The median home value is $358,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Springfield, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Springfield is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from