The Town FilesSpringfield, Michigan
Charter township in Oakland County · population 14,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,800
- Household income
- $110,101
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.3
Springfield is a charter township of 14,703 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $384,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 93% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Michigan towns, better for families than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $384,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $110,101, which is more affordable than 19% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,206 a month. 83.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,206 | $955 |
| Median household income | $110,101 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1953 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Oakland County since 1996
Oakland County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oakland County
Oakland County had 723,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Springfield
3 public schools with 1,211 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Plains Elem School | PK-5 | 506 | 15.3 |
| Davisburg Elementary School | PK-5 | 390 | 16.3 |
| Andersonville Elementary School | PK-5 | 315 | 14.3 |
Towns near Springfield
- Independence, MI5.6 mi · 36,686 people · home $381,700
- Groveland, MI6.2 mi · 5,912 people · home $342,500
- Rose, MI6.3 mi · 6,188 people · home $345,100
- White Lake, MI6.4 mi · 30,950 people · home $327,000
- Holly, MI7.1 mi · 5,997 people · home $192,300
- Waterford, MI8.2 mi · 70,565 people · home $250,900
- Brandon, MI8.5 mi · 15,384 people · home $331,000
- Highland, MI8.8 mi · 19,172 people · home $330,800
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 75% of Michigan towns and quieter than 32%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $384,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,101, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,206 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 62.3 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)