Census ACS · #320 MSA
Springfield Metro Area
The Springfield, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 135,445 residents. The median household income is $60,846 and the median home value is $155,900.
135,445
Population
342
People / sq mi
$60,846
Median Income
$155,900
Median Home Value
The Springfield CBSA covers 396 sq mi of land at 342.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$60,846
Median Household Income
$32,421
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Springfield metro's price level is 90.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,846 has the buying power of $67,247 in average-priced US metros.
90.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,247
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$60,846
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$155,900
Median Home Value
$840
Median Rent
69.2%
Homeownership
Education
89.3%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
8.3%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
18.7%
Foreign Born
Springfield spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Springfield, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 135,445 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #320 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Springfield metro area is $60,846, with a per capita income of $32,421.
The Springfield, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Springfield, Oh CBSA (44220) 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 342 people per square mile. With 135,445 residents, Springfield is a metro area in OH.
The typical household here earns about $60,846, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $155,900, with typical rent around $840.
College attainment is 18.5%, 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.