Springfield, Missouri

Mid-size Missouri city with community character

Midwest Springfield, MO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Springfield is a Missouri city with a population of approximately 170K, part of the Springfield, MO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $246,969. Median household income is $43,450.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 170K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $246,969 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $43,450 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.1 minutes
  • Part of the Springfield, MO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

170,188

Source: Census ACS

$246,969

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$43,450

Source: Census ACS

18.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Greene County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 55,971
Republican 85,956
Leans R+20.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 83.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 48.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.1

Location

Springfield, MO (37.2152, -93.2950)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.