Springfield, Massachusetts

Population 153,557

Springfield is located in Hampden County, MA. The population is 153,557, making Springfield the largest city in Hampden County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Massachusetts.

There are 65 public schools in Springfield with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Springfield is high , and there are 274 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Springfield is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Springfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Springfield include East Longmeadow, Chicopee and Longmeadow.

Springfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18%

Crime Rate

28.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 320
  • Violent Crimes: 905
  • Robbery: 232
  • Burglary: 483
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

24.11% Higher than national avg.
  • 274 offenders in Springfield
  • 17.84 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

979 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 45
  • Registered Polluters: 30
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 904

Unemployment

High 7.2%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 65 K-12 public schools in Springfield, MA and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates Springfield's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
12 Private Schools

Academy Hill School

Children's House

Curtis Blake Day School

Mill Pond School

Mill Pond School

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7 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

274 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Springfield, MA

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43 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Springfield, MA issued 43 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 43 permits, 39 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Springfield, MA issued 29 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 29 permits, 27 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $727
  • 1 Bedroom: $874
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,094
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,353
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,623

Zip Codes

01001 01013 01020 01028 01056 01089 01095 01101 01102 01103 01104 01105 01106 01107 01108
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Environmental Hazards

979 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Springfield, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Springfield, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Springfield, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25°
  • February 28.83°
  • March 38.6°
  • April 50.02°
  • May 60.05°
  • June 67.7°
  • July 74.28°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 64.58°
  • October 52.32°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 30.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Springfield, MA

Earthquakes
Springfield, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Springfield, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Springfield, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Springfield, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Springfield, MA: $38,897

Unemployment

Unemployment in Springfield is 7.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.39%
White Collar - 50.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Richard E. Neal

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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24 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

10 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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