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Springfield

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Total population

1,304

Median home value

$607,900

59.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$250,001

Springfield$250k
National$74k
Weather61°F · Cloudy
Coordinates40.71°, -74.31°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in New Jersey, United States, Springfield is classified as a small census-designated community in public datasets. Around 1,304 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. Geographically it lies in the northern hemisphere at a temperate latitude (40.706°, -74.313°). At 1,304 people per km², the census-designated community shows a densely built-up character. Its latitude implies a climate characterised by four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Total area is recorded as a compact 1 km². The location receives about 1,431 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year and sunshine for roughly 56% of daylight hours. Open-data panels below dive into population trends, climate normals, environmental indicators and nearby places.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
42.1
Median home value
$607,900
Housing units
471
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
1.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
28.8%
Black
7.9%
Asian
38.9%
Hispanic
32.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.7061
Longitude
-74.3130
Water area
—
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
61°F
Cloudy
Monday
71°F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
57°F
Chance Light Rain
Tuesday
64°F
Chance Light Rain
Tuesday Night
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
65°F
Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Springfield, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
25.9%
Diabetes
7.1%
Adult obesity
24.2%
Binge drinking
18.1%
Adult smoking
7.5%
No leisure activity
16.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
1,595,004
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    51,734
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    48,096
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    46,804
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    45,236
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    39,401
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    39,362
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    39,037
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    35,699

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
173
Elementary
101
Middle
25
High
37
Other
10

Largest nearby schools

  • Union High School
    High · UNION · 2,308 students · 13.9:1 ratio
  • Plainfield High School
    High · PLAINFIELD · 1,925 students · 14.8:1 ratio
  • Westfield Senior High School
    High · Westfield · 1,818 students · 12.1:1 ratio
  • Linden High School
    High · Linden · 1,801 students · 12.9:1 ratio
  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
    High · SCOTCH PLAINS · 1,510 students · 13.1:1 ratio
  • John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
    High · Elizabeth · 1,443 students · 14.7:1 ratio
  • College Achieve Central Charter School
    Other · Plainfield · 1,403 students · 13.8:1 ratio
  • Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
    High · Elizabeth · 1,299 students · 15.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
14
Largest magnitude
4.8
Largest event
2024-04-05

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in New Jersey

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.92
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,431

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
83
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Springfield

F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, New Jersey
F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, New Jersey
F & F Nurseries · 1937
Picturesque Springfield, New Jersey ..
Picturesque Springfield, New Jersey ..
Jasper Colton 1867- Salter · 1894
Rahway River and Van Winkles Brook at Springfield, New Jersey
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. · 1979
F. & F. Nurseries [catalog], Springfield, New Jersey
F. & F. Nurseries [catalog], Springfield, New Jersey
F & F Nurseries · 1927
Flood insurance study
1982
F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, New Jersey, 1946
F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, New Jersey, 1946
F & F Nurseries · 1946
The Day Jack came back
1981
Springfield
Springfield
Jean-Rae Turner · 2004

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library