Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Springfield, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,188
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
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Fun-Filled
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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
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Housing Distribution
Springfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Springfield, OR is $1,156 for a studio, $1,188 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,188/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$2,262/month
1,121 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Springfield, OR is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
573 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
231 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,215 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,229 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
101 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 September 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.