Population 17,749 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Springfield has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, Springfield is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Springfield: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Springfield
Renters in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Springfield rent their homes (33.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). Among homeowners, 36.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Springfield than nationally: 5.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Springfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,503 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,582 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,685 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,460 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$958 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Springfield pays $2,460 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $958 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 Springfield
Bachelor's degrees in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Springfield: 63.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Springfield: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Springfield than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Springfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2.53 | 45.0 | 6.4% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1963 | $2,460 | 63.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Millburn | 2.91 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 28.8% | 9.9% | 1946 | $2,384 | 84.4% | 97.1% | 5.5% |
| Kenilworth | 2.97 | 43.0 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 1956 | $2,111 | 32.2% | 90.3% | 5.3% |
| Vauxhall | 2.88 | 40.3 | 15.0% | 50.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $2,007 | 31.8% | 89.9% | 3.8% |
| Summit | 2.79 | 43.4 | 6.9% | 31.4% | 5.1% | 1951 | $2,480 | 74.2% | 95.5% | 5.6% |
| Short Hills | 3.20 | 41.5 | 6.0% | 16.0% | 3.1% | 1956 | $3,304 | 91.9% | 99.1% | 3.6% |
| Mountainside | 2.85 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1957 | $3,334 | 68.6% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Union | 2.89 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 25.8% | 5.2% | 1960 | $2,008 | 41.6% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| Cranford | 2.63 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 22.5% | 3.2% | 1950 | $2,057 | 67.5% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| Garwood | 2.34 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 43.4% | 3.4% | 1950 | $1,676 | 45.2% | 96.5% | 6.2% |
| Maplewood | 3.10 | 39.6 | 13.2% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,433 | 71.8% | 94.3% | 6.2% |
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 Springfield. 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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