The Town FilesSpringfield, New Jersey
Township in Union County · population 17,178 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $636,600
- Household income
- $155,906
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.1
Springfield is a township of 17,178 people in Union County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $636,600, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 90% of New Jersey towns, better transit than 86% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $636,600, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $155,906, which is more affordable than 39% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,188 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $636,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,188 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $155,906 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.5% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 31, 2019 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 27, 2008.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 229,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,322 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Springfield
5 public schools with 2,196 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dayton High School | 9-12 | 653 | 13.6 |
| Edward V. Walton Primary School | PK-2 | 541 | 13.9 |
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School | 6-8 | 494 | 12.4 |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School | 3-5 | 275 | 12.0 |
| James Caldwell Elementary School | 3-5 | 233 | 12.9 |
Towns near Springfield
- Mountainside, NJ1.8 mi · 7,020 people · home $810,300
- Summit, NJ2.0 mi · 22,719 people · home $994,500
- Kenilworth, NJ2.8 mi · 8,427 people · home $522,200
- Short Hills, NJ2.9 mi · 14,422 people · home $1,674,100
- Vauxhall, NJ3.0 mi · 5,251 people · home $360,000
- Millburn, NJ3.1 mi · 21,710 people · home $1,371,500
- Westfield, NJ3.2 mi · 31,032 people · home $953,400
- Garwood, NJ3.3 mi · 4,454 people · home $533,300
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 71% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 27%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $636,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $155,906, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,188 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.3 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 31, 2019. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)