Springfield, IL
Population 113,714 · Springfield, IL MSA. Moving to or from Springfield? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
113,714
Cost of living (RPP)
92.745
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$163,198
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $65,537 |
| Median age | 40.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $155,200 |
| Median gross rent | $945/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.24 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.745 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 90.406, goods 93.643, services 71.616. Source: BEA, Springfield, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
19°F
July high
86°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.4". Station: SPRINGFIELD #2, IL US (1.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$163,198
ZHVI YoY
+8.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,158/mo
ZORI YoY
+5.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Springfield, IL
Total employment (MSA)
103,670
Median wage (annual)
$48,220
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,330 | $41,140 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 10,250 | $78,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 9,240 | $29,680 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 9,100 | $79,530 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 8,150 | $33,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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