Sankofa
411 W Commercial St,
Springfield, MO 65803
$795 - $1,010
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Woodland Heights Springfield, MO
Just two miles north of downtown Springfield, the Woodland Heights neighborhood features sunny, spacious houses and apartments for rent. Located close to the old Pacific and Atlantic Railroad line, the neighborhood serves as a lure for small-town history buffs. Located on the National Register of Historic Places, the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge spans 562 feet and was built in 1902. Below, 13 sets of railroad tracks provide the perfect opportunity for some train-watching. In the morning, visit Eurasia Coffee & Tea, beloved for its variety of coffee and hearty sandwiches. Right down the street sits That Lebanese Place, which locals like to visit for its chicken shawarma and falafel. A few blocks from the neighborhood, the Doling Family Center features a museum, aquatic center, and fitness classes.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woodland Heights - Springfield, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Woodland Heights - Springfield, MO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Woodland Heights - Springfield, MO are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Woodland Heights - Springfield, MO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dickerson Park Zoo
- Discovery Center of Springfield
- Wonders of Wildlife
- Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
- Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
Airports
- Springfield-Branson Ntl
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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.