City safety & data profile

SpringfieldMA

Springfield, MA is a 154K-resident city in Hampden County with a median household income of $52,656.

Hampden County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Springfield, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Springfield has a population larger than 96% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $245,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

154K
Population
Top 4%
By size
$52,656
Median income
$245,000
Median home
25.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Springfield

Springfield posts a median household income higher than 12% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Springfield area.

Top 88%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Springfield

Where Springfield income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,656 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Springfield, MA beyond the headline numbers

Springfield sits inside Hampden County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.10°N, -72.59°W. Population 154,341, $52,656 median household income. Median home value $245,000, median rent $1,144. Poverty rate 25.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Springfield's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.7%, then obesity at 39.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Springfield, 2/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Springfield from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
154,341
Springfield
Median Income
$52,656
-23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$245,000
+8% vs avg
Median Age
33.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hampden County) - Springfield's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
463K-1%
Median Income
$71,306+45%
Median Home Value
$298,800+51%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-8%
Unemployment
6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for Springfield, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
Poverty Rate
25.8% +82% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%
Work From Home 8.4%
Public Transit 2.6%

Population

White 34.5%
African American 20%
Asian 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
Obesity
39.6%
Physical Inactivity
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
35.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.3%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.2%
Annual Checkup 79.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
13.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
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★★★★
0
★★★
0
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2
★
0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
SPRINGFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
SPRINGFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Springfield, MA? ▼
Springfield, MA has a population of 154,341 people, located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Springfield? ▼
The median household income in Springfield, MA is $52,656 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.8%.
What is the median home value in Springfield? ▼
The median home value in Springfield, MA is $245,000. Median rent is $1,144/month.
What are the top health concerns in Springfield? ▼
The top health indicators in Springfield include Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), Obesity (39.6%), Physical Inactivity (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Springfield? ▼
Springfield has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Springfield? ▼
The median age in Springfield, MA is 33.7 years. 20.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Springfield, MA is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. With a population of 154K and a $52,656 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Springfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

West Springfield, MA 28K Agawam, MA 29K Chicopee, MA 57K Longmeadow, MA 16K North Chicopee, MA 55K East Longmeadow, MA 15K Holyoke, MA 41K Enfield, CT 45K
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Using Springfield's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Springfield area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Springfield against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hampden County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.