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MA area data

Springfield, MA

Aggregated across 10 ZIP codes in Springfield.

Population: 145,090 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Springfield, MA is $292,472 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,550 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,876/month. 66 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,472

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,472
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.8%
10-year appreciation
+132.1%
All-time peak (2025-11)
$293,596
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,550
Median list price
$339,572
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
251
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
110

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,876/mo
1-year rent change
+6.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
66
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
15
High schools
12
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
Libertas Academy Charter School (District), Springfield, Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District)
Schools include
Libertas Academy Charter School, The Springfield Virtual School, Baystate Academy Charter Public School, Springfield Preparatory Charter School, Edward P. Boland School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.9°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.7°F
Annual precipitation
55.2 in
Annual snowfall
28.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,596
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,294
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,971

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
36
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
300
Nearest airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL, MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,085 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
68.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,667
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
170,676
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
201

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$292,472$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$300,550$585,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,876/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,667$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Springfield, MA?
$292,472.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, MA?
$300,550.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, MA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, MA?
Typical rent: $1,876/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Springfield, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Springfield, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Springfield, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Springfield, MA?
66 schools (34 elementary, 15 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Springfield, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Springfield, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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