The Town FilesSpringfield, Vermont
Town in Windsor County · population 9,062 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,400
- Household income
- $66,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 43.2
Springfield is a town of 9,062 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $192,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks more walkable than 86% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 86% of Vermont towns, hipper than 86% of Vermont towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $192,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $66,571, which is more affordable than 89% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $963 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,400 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $963 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $66,571 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.3% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 43.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 83.3 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 11, 1966 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Windsor County since 1996
Windsor County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3567: Tropical Storm Henri |
Jobs and pay in Windsor County
Windsor County had 23,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,855 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Springfield
5 public schools with 1,194 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill School | PK-2 | 370 | 17.6 |
| Springfield High School | 9-12 | 319 | 14.5 |
| Union Street School | 3-5 | 256 | 13.5 |
| Riverside Middle School | 6-8 | 249 | 10.8 |
| River Valley Technical Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Springfield
- Springfield, VT0.3 mi · 4,189 people · home $147,200
- Charlestown, NH5.8 mi · 4,806 people · home $228,000
- Weathersfield, VT6.9 mi · 2,842 people · home $252,700
- Chester, VT7.5 mi · 3,005 people · home $232,900
- Rockingham, VT8.5 mi · 4,832 people · home $210,900
- Claremont, NH9.8 mi · 12,949 people · home $204,600
- Bellows Falls, VT10.9 mi · 2,747 people · home $195,600
- Windsor, VT13.0 mi · 3,559 people · home $207,500
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 37% of Vermont towns and quieter than 41%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $192,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,571, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $963 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.9 inches of precipitation a year and 83.3 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 11, 1966. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- 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)