Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Springfield
Springfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,451
Population
17,554
Renter Mix
37% Rent
One of New Jersey's favorite towns
Historic
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Commutes
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Mass Transit
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Walkable
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Family-Friendly
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Golf
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Parks
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Springfield is rich with American history -- one of the final American Revolution battles, the Battle of Springfield, was fought here in 1780. The town is still home to historical landmarks from the Revolution, including the Cannon Ball House (built in 1741), which is now a museum. After British troops burned the First Presbyterian Church, it was rebuilt -- but much of the original structure remains. Today, Springfield is one of the state's most popular townships -- it was even named one of the "Best Places to Live" by Newsweek Magazine in 2010. Springfield is also home to one of the nation's top-ranking high schools, Dayton High School.
The Baltusrol Golf Club, founded in 1895, has hosted several major golf tournaments, including the 2016 PGA Championship. The private golf course is ranked as one of the best in the country by Golfweek Magazine. Springfield is home to several beautiful parks, including Lenape Park, Hidden Valley Park, and Rahway River Parkway. Springfield is the ideal suburban location, providing easy access to Newark, about eight miles northeast; Jersey City, roughly 13 miles northeast; and New York City, 20 miles east. Mass transit is available through the NJ Transit System.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,210
Average: $152,864
Education
9,020
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,552
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Springfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Springfield, NJ is $1,661 for a studio, $2,440 for one bedroom, $3,475 for two bedrooms, and $5,861 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,440/month
844 Sq Ft
House
$4,830/month
320 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
James Caldwell Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
219 Students
Springfield Township Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
245 Students
Edward V. Walton Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
518 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
659 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Greenwood Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.