Population 4,875 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
Household size in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
South Fountain Avenue Historic District is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Springfield as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 41.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 41.7 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Fountain Avenue Historic District is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 15.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 15.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | +1.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Fountain Avenue Historic District: 25.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
Renters in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5% | 33.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.3% | 38.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 38.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.1% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Fountain Avenue Historic District rent: 63.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (44.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.1% of the housing in South Fountain Avenue Historic District, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1959 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1958 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1958 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1961 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
South Fountain Avenue Historic District is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $686 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $710 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $822 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $943 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$258 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Fountain Avenue Historic District pays $867 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 39.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 16.0% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 17.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 18.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 19.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Fountain Avenue Historic District: 12.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.2% | 83.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 85.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 87.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 88.0% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in South Fountain Avenue Historic District never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Fountain Avenue Historic District
| Period | South Fountain Avenue Historic District | Springfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Fountain Avenue Historic District: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Fountain Avenue Historic District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fountain Avenue Historic District | 2.37 | 36.2 | 25.4% | 63.1% | 19.1% | 1949 | $867 | 12.8% | 82.7% | 11.7% |
| North Hill | 2.38 | 35.8 | 25.0% | 64.9% | 17.2% | 1943 | $785 | 14.5% | 84.2% | 12.1% |
| Lagonda | 2.52 | 34.7 | 18.7% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1944 | $898 | 10.0% | 82.6% | 8.1% |
| Ridgewood | 2.33 | 42.4 | 10.7% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 1946 | $739 | 43.3% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Pheasant Hill | 2.82 | 37.4 | 12.6% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 1999 | $1,409 | 50.6% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow | 2.51 | 42.9 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 1977 | $1,059 | 47.1% | 94.5% | 5.0% |
| London Historic District | 2.41 | 39.9 | 11.9% | 31.2% | 8.6% | 1957 | $889 | 20.9% | 88.0% | 4.7% |
| Wright View | 2.10 | 33.4 | 21.6% | 64.8% | 12.3% | 1954 | $819 | 13.4% | 83.6% | 13.6% |
| Eastern Hills | 1.87 | 40.8 | 19.0% | 57.5% | 14.6% | 1959 | $788 | 11.2% | 82.1% | 6.3% |
| Old North Dayton | 2.48 | 35.3 | 22.4% | 59.5% | 17.4% | 1947 | $905 | 9.5% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| Burkhardt | 2.75 | 33.5 | 31.9% | 58.8% | 25.7% | 1943 | $1,008 | 9.5% | 68.0% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Fountain Avenue Historic District. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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