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Living in
Springfield.
About
Life in Springfield
Living here means you're in a genuinely affordable pocket of Middle Tennessee where housing hasn't exploded like it has in Nashville—median home values sit around $253,600 and rent averages $1,139 a month, making it realistic to actually own rather than rent if that's your goal. The job market is solid with unemployment at 2.9%, well below the national average, though this is a county seat of about 19,000 people, so you won't find the massive job diversity of a big city; many residents commute around 28 minutes to larger employment hubs. The community feels genuinely tight-knit and family-oriented—about a third of households have kids under 18, and you'll notice a real mix of families, with a significant Latino community alongside established African American and white populations that actually interact.
Springfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
84.4%
of households
Population Growth
+6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% 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 (66.1%), and 24.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.1%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
36.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
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 about average for TN
Rent, home values, and income in Springfield
In Springfield, home values are 12% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,298
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $329,765 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Springfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Robertson County, which includes Springfield, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Springfield: Robertson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Robertson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Springfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute28.7 min avg
How Springfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Springfield, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Springfield runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
422.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
969.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Springfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
60.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Robertson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Robertson County, which includes Springfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $232,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.6M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.3M |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $286,530 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $140,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Robertson County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sumner County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Springfield) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sumner County, TN (23 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Springfield has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 27°F | 4.25" |
| Feb | 50°F | 30°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 4.82" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.34" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.64" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.36" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.72" |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 49°F | 31°F | 4.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springfield
Springfield has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
22.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Springfield
Springfield's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springfield
Springfield has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
49 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
59 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
64 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Springfield
Stokes Brown Public Library
405 White Street, 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, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Springfield's median rent is $1,139/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,465/year. Median home value is $253,600.
Is Springfield, Tennessee safe?⌄
Springfield's violent crime rate was 423 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 970 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Springfield, Tennessee?⌄
Robertson County, which includes Springfield, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Springfield, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Springfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,139/month and median household income is $59,465/year. The median home value is $253,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Springfield, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Springfield is 29 minutes, which is about 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