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Springfield, MA

Founded 1636Hampden CountyElev. 70 m
Population
154,751
Median home
$222,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
72
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Springfield

Springfield is a city in Massachusetts with about 154,751 residents. Springfield was founded in 1636 and sits in Hampden County. The median age is 33.7 and the median household income is $51,339. Homes carry a median value of $222,700, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (47.4%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
154,751
Median age
33.7
Median household income
$51,339
Per-capita income
$27,054
Poverty rate
25.3%
High-school grad or higher
79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg. commute
20.9 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White29.3%
Hispanic or Latino47.4%
Black17.7%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.2%
Service26%
Sales & office17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$222,700
Median gross rent
$1,114/mo
Owner-occupied
49.5%
Median year built
1951
Households
58,046
Avg. household size
2.57

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Springfield has 72 public schools — 34 elementary, 17 middle, 14 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 18 schools
Reading27%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Baystate Academy Charter Public SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Conservatory of the ArtsHighGrades 6–12
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community CollegHighGrades 9–12
High School Of CommerceHighGrades 9–12
John J Duggan AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Liberty Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School SpringfieldHighGrades 9–12charter
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Springfield Central HighHighGrades 9–12
Springfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyHighGrades 9–12
Springfield International Academy at Sci-TechHighGrades 9–12
Springfield Public Day High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary LearningHighGrades 6–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime130% above national
Springfield886
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% above national
Springfield3,002
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Springfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Springfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hampden County
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Springfield is in Hampden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Springfield was founded in 1636 and sits in Hampden County. Elevation ~70 m.

Population trend
161K149K154,75119742024
Map of Springfield
Springfield, MA
Where Springfield is
BostonWorcesterSpringfieldCambridgeLowellBrockton
Historic places

82 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bangs BlockBaystate Corset BlockBurbach BlockCarlton House BlockChapin National Bank BuildingColonial BlockCutler and Porter BlockDriscoll's Block
Notable people from Springfield
Dr. SeussKurt RussellRichard NealRichard F. HeckTimothy LearyChloë SevignyAlan KayDonald DavidsonMike GravelJoel Asaph Allen
People searches in Springfield
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Nearby cities
Chicopee (5 mi)Holyoke (8 mi)Westfield (11 mi)Northampton (16 mi)Amherst (17 mi)Worcester (39 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Springfield, MA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Springfield, Massachusetts.

Miguel Rivera, 52
Springfield · Hampden County · 01104
Miguelito Rivera, 56
Springfield · Hampden County · 01104
Luis Angel Torres, 40
Springfield · Hampden County · 01109
Luis R Santiago, 69
Springfield · Hampden County · 01108
AKA Luis R Martinez, Luis Roberto Santiago
Edward D Davis, 61
Springfield · Hampden County · 01105
AKA Frank Davis, Edward Delrore Davis
Ferdinand Fountain, 57
Springfield · Hampden County · 01105
AKA Fred Fountain, Ferdy Fountain
Ferdinand Fountain, 57
Springfield · Hampden County · 01109
AKA Edward Smith, Edward F Smith
Joshua Rivera, 40
Springfield · Hampden County · 01107
Joshua William Eulan Walker, 29
Springfield · Hampden County · 01118
AKA Joshua Walker, Joshua W Walker
Joshua Golden Johnson, 42
Springfield · Hampden County · 01107
Charles Lee, 71
Springfield · Hampden County · 01104
AKA Charles Edward Lee, Charles E Lee
Charles A Martin, 61
Springfield · Hampden County · 01108
AKA Charles A Martin
Charles Lewis Williamson Jr, 65
Springfield · Hampden County · 01105
AKA Mark Durant, Chuckie Williamson
Joseph L Rivera, 72
Springfield · Hampden County · 01108
AKA Joseph Rivera, Jose Luis Rivera
Joseph Torres, 32
Springfield · Hampden County · 01107
AKA Joseph Torres
Donald N Creighton, 76
Springfield
AKA Donald Chapman, Donald Chappmann

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Springfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Springfield, Massachusetts?
Springfield has a population of about 154,751, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $222,700, and the median gross rent is $1,114/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Springfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Springfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 886 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Springfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hampden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 72 public schools (34 elementary, 17 middle, 14 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Springfield?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Springfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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