Census ACS · #116 MSA
Springfield Metro Area
The Springfield, Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has 462,853 residents. The median household income is $70,535 and the median home value is $276,300.
462,853
Population
750
People / sq mi
$70,535
Median Income
$276,300
Median Home Value
The Springfield CBSA covers 617 sq mi of land at 750.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$70,535
Median Household Income
$37,810
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Springfield metro's price level is 96.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $70,535 has the buying power of $73,427 in average-priced US metros.
96.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,427
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$70,535
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$276,300
Median Home Value
$1,105
Median Rent
62.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.2%
High School+
28.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
9.4%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
17.3%
Foreign Born
Springfield spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Springfield, Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 462,853 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #116 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Springfield metro area is $70,535, with a per capita income of $37,810.
The Springfield, Ma CBSA spans the state of Massachusetts.
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Data for the Springfield, Ma CBSA (44140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Springfield stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 750 people per square mile. Springfield is a metro area in MA with a population of 462,853.
Median household income is $70,535, below the US median of $78,538. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $276,300, with typical rent around $1,105.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 28.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Springfield: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.