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Springfield, Minnesota

Springfield, Minnesota is 85 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 98 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Brown county. The population of the city is 2,215.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Springfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $41,071.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Springfield.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Springfield, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Springfield features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Springfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySpringfield Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySpringfield Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Springfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Springfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Springfield, MN

Comparing Springfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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