Springfield, MO
Population 169,432 · Springfield, MO MSA. Moving to or from Springfield? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
169,432
Cost of living (RPP)
88.585
Annual avg temp
56°F
Typical home
$242,870
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $45,984 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $165,200 |
| Median gross rent | $920/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.13 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 88.585 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 85.825, goods 94.193, services 65.568. Source: BEA, Springfield, MO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
56°F
January low
23°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 46.5". Station: SPRINGFIELD WBO, MO US (0.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$242,870
ZHVI YoY
+1.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,203/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Springfield, MO
Total employment (MSA)
217,710
Median wage (annual)
$41,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 28,080 | $38,030 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 24,360 | $38,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 20,070 | $28,100 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,640 | $31,070 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 17,940 | $63,340 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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