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Springfield, NJ

Springfield, NJ.

Population: 17,171 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Springfield, NJ is $705,385 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $750,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,599/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$705,385

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$705,385
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+67.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$712,071
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$750,000
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$401
1-year sale-price change
+8.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
103.7%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,599/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
Schools include
Jonathan Dayton High School, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School, James Caldwell Elementary School, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School, Edward V. Walton Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
421
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rolling Knolls Landfill (6.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
222
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Highest AQI recorded (year)
111

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
987
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
372,181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
302,921

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
126
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
66.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
88.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,243
Average weekly wage
$1,660
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$705,385$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$750,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,599/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Springfield, NJ?
$705,385.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, NJ?
$750,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, NJ?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,599/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding.
Is Springfield, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Springfield, NJ. 421 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Springfield, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Springfield, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Springfield, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Springfield, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Springfield, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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