Here's what it costs to live in Springfield, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month, while the typical home is valued around $245,000. Households earn a median of $52,656 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 42. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$52,656
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,144
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$245,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,219
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,382
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,734
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,127
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
154,749
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
42.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,189
Per month
Avg Home Value
$219,900
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.2%
What is the cost of living index for Springfield?
The cost of living index for Springfield is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Springfield?
The median gross rent in Springfield is $1,144 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Springfield?
The median household income in Springfield is $52,656 per year.
What is the median home value in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $245,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Springfield?
Springfield has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Springfield?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
