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Springfield, MO

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Springfield.

Population: 234,428 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Springfield, MO is $265,190 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,500 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,226/month. 64 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,190

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,190
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+103.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$265,568
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,500
Median list price
$233,300
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+31.9%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
1,081
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
382

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,226/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/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
64
Elementary schools
37
Middle schools
10
High schools
12
School districts serving the area
OZARKS TECHNICAL COMM COLLEGE, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Schools include
GRAFF CAREER CENTER, GREENE VALLEY SCHOOL, JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR., BINGHAM ELEM., BISSETT ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fulbright Landfill (1.4 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
61.2°F
Average high
69.7°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
6.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,964
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,776

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (6 mi)
National parks include
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
194
Nearest airport
Downtown Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
50
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+367 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,605
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
157,272
Average weekly wage
$1,055
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,029

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

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$265,190$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$270,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market57 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,226/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,605$1,136$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, MO?
$265,190.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, MO?
$270,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, MO?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, MO?
Typical rent: $1,226/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is Springfield, MO 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, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Springfield, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fulbright Landfill, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Springfield, MO?
64 schools (37 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Springfield, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Springfield, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Springfield

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