A welcoming sign is seen as you enter the Glenwood neighborhood in Springfield..
A view looking down Main St. in Thurston.
Welcome to Springfield, Oregon.

Springfield, OR Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,189

Population

61,201

Renter Mix

46% Rent

While you won't find Bart on a skateboard, Springfield is a charming city on the river.

Outdoor Adventures Fun-Filled Riverfront

Yes, this is that Springfield — the one that inspired Matt Groening's fictional hometown in The Simpsons, and the Oregon native made sure the resemblance wasn't entirely coincidental. Tucked into the southern Willamette Valley and separated from Eugene by Interstate 5 and the Willamette River, Springfield carries a laid-back, outdoorsy character all its own. The McKenzie and Willamette rivers set the stage for rafting, fishing, and kayaking right at the city's edge, while nearby mountain trails and waterfalls make weekend plans easy to fill.

Day-to-day life here leans toward the unhurried side, with walkable pockets near downtown, a solid craft beer scene, and easy access to Eugene's amenities — including the University of Oregon. Max's Tavern, a local institution since 1932 and rumored inspiration for Moe's from The Simpsons, still draws a crowd and gives the city a story worth telling at any bar stool.

The rental market offers a range of options, from cozy single-family rentals to newer apartment communities with modern finishes. Whether you're drawn to a quiet wooded neighborhood or something closer to the action along Main Street, Springfield delivers comfort without the price tag of larger Oregon metros.

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Welcome to Springfield, Oregon.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$59,245

Average: $71,135

Education

11,677

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

31,453

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Springfield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Springfield, OR is $1,160 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,190/month
596 Sq Ft
House
$2,243/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,503/month
842 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Springfield, OR

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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

Thurston Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

Ridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

372 Students

Thurston Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

563 Students

Agnes Stewart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

460 Students

Briggs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

Hamlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

571 Students

Academy Of Arts And Academics

Public

Grades 9-12

231 Students

Thurston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,277 Students

Springfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

Gateways High School

Public

Grades 9-12

59 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Willamalane Park Swim Center
  • Jasper Pond
  • Clearwater Park
  • Middle Fork Path
  • Dorris Ranch Living History Farm

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Mahlon Sweet Field

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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 June 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.