Davis Lake Overlook, 2010
Springfield Township’s story
194 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and a map from 1985 on.
- 1832Springfield Township is settled
Springfield TownshipMI
A town of 14,832, settled in 1832.
Population
14,832
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$426K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$110K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
2,168
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#102 of 697 in MI
Is Springfield Township a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Springfield Township grades A overall, 102nd of 697 graded towns in Michigan. Natural-hazard risk is low. It reports less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $110K. What holds it back is price: the typical home is worth about $426K, 5.6 years of the Detroit metro’s $77K median household income. 17% of the land in Springfield Township is conserved, against 4.4% in Michigan’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Only 99 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score higher on health. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 85% of U.S. towns.
What makes Springfield Township stand out
Where Springfield Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Springfield Township for work
Where Springfield Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,168jobs based in Springfield Township
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Springfield Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Springfield Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SafetyAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.4 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 0.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Jobs & income2,168 jobs based hereA−Open →HealthHuron Valley-Sinai Hospital 10.8 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life2.3 library visits per resident; 2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Springfield Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springfield Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSpringrove Mhc water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Springfield Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsHolly Area School DistrictClarkston Community School District2 districts serve Springfield Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSpringfield Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes48350, 48348, 48346, 4844248350 48% · 48348 33% · 48346 14% · 48442 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield Township.
Springfield Township has household incomes well above the Michigan norm and sees little violent crime.
HousingCost of living grade C−
For cost of living, Springfield Township earns a C−
The typical Springfield Township home is worth about $426,000, up 3.8% in a year, 61% above the Michigan typical home.
$426KZillow home value
| Springfield Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,206 a month | $1,045 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Springfield Township$426K
Michigan$264K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Springfield Township beat 82% of Michigan districts
Its public schools are run by the Clarkston Community School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
82%of MI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Plains Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 495 | A |
| Oakland Schools Technical CampusNWLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 17.3% of Springfield Township
32 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves. At 0.9 miles per square mile, Springfield Township’s trail density is where Michigan’s towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Indian Springs Metropark, at 1,881 acres with 16.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#172for trails in MI
17.3%
conserved · 4,018 of 23,291 acres
32 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indian Springs Metropark | 16.8 mi | 1,881 |
| 2. Shiawassee Basin Preserve | 5.8 mi | 574 |
| 3. Springfield Oaks County Park | 2 mi | 318 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyA
For safety, Springfield Township earns an A
Violent crime is rare: 9 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Springfield Township’s property crime rate is 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
89%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Springfield Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield Township0.6
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield Township2.5
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
89th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
93rd
percentile among MI towns
9
violent crimes reported in 2025
38
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Springfield Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
Springfield Township ranks healthier than 82% of the country’s towns
Springfield Township beats the Michigan average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of Springfield Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Springfield Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 25% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
20 better12 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Springfield Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 15.4% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 10.2% |
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
10.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
87th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Springfield Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Springfield Township for work: only 4% work in town. The average trip to work in Springfield Township is 31 minutes. The top destinations are Auburn Hills (7%), Waterford Township (7%) and Troy (6%).
4%work in town
| Springfield Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $110,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 15% | 10% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Springfield Township4%
Auburn Hills7%
Waterford Township7%
Troy6%
Independence Township5%
19 mi
median commute distance
2,168
jobs based in Springfield Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 15% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
In Springfield Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Springfield Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 15° and about 62 inches of snow falls in a winter.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring35–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–60°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Michigan overall
The median household earns $110,101, against $72,875 across Michigan, one input to its A− for jobs and income.
Adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Springfield Township.
42.3median age · MI 40.2
| Springfield Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
Springfield TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school24%
Some college21%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Springfield Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.8% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.7% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Springfield Township
19pages on Springfield Township
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 82% of MI districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than MI on 20 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$426K typical home · up 3.8% in a yearWork & commuteA−$110K median household income · 2,168 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Springfield Township; the nearest are
Oakland UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rochester Hills15.3 mi$15,262 in-state tuitionOakland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Auburn Hills15.7 mi$3,020 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Springfield Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Springfield Township
Charter township in Michigan, United States
Springfield Charter Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 14,703. The township was named for the numerous springs in the area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,017 ft
Springfield Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Springfield Township.
White Lake TownshipIndependence TownshipGroveland TownshipRose TownshipSpringfield Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | #102 | A | C− | A | A− | A− |
| White Lake Township | #189 | A− | C− | A | A− | B+ |
| Independence Township | #51 | A | C− | A− | A | A |
| Groveland Township | #273 | B | C | — | B+ | A− |
| Rose Township | #254 | B+ | B− | — | B+ | B+ |
Groveland Township and Rose Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Springfield Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Springfield Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Springfield Township, MI a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Springfield Township grades A overall, better than 87% of U.S. towns and #102 of 697 in Michigan. It grades A− for health, A for safety and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Springfield Township, MI expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.