Hyde Hall · National Register of Historic Places
Springfield’s story
264 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1817.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1762Springfield is settled
SpringfieldNY
7 bordering townsMap →
Population
1,325
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$239K
Census ACS
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
214
A commuter town
Is Springfield a good place to live?
The best of Springfield’s subject grades are an A+ for history and civic life; the weakest is a D for incomes. On incomes, just 85 of New York’s 1,216 towns do worse. Springfield's schools rank behind 76% of the state's. Only 45 of New York’s 1,187 towns score higher on civic life. Its National Register listings include Hyde Hall and East Springfield Union School. Springfield has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Springfield stand out
Where Springfield beats most towns.
Hyde HallHistoryA+
Settled in 1762
6 places on the National Register
A history going back 264 years.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Springfield15.5
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical NY town4.2
Civic lifeA+
3.7 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical New York town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
How Springfield grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Springfield is from typical.
Jobs & income$63K median household income; 214 jobs based hereDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.2 of 20; 10.4% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthBassett Healthcare 9.9 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $239K, 3.5 years of the Oneonta area’s $69K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6% conserved landB−Open →History8 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life15.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+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: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springfield, and how to reach them.
PowerNew York State Elec & Gas22.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers71% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Springfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOtsego County Board of ElectionsOtsego County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes13326, 13468, 13439, 1336113326 25% · 13468 24% · 13439 18% · 13361 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Springfield has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 3% work in town. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Springfield, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Springfield is 30 minutes.
3%work in town
| Springfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Springfield3%
Otsego16%
Cherry Valley9%
New York5%
Colonie4%
27 mi
median commute distance
214
jobs based in Springfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 29% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Springfield, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Springfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 79°F, Springfield’s July high is where New York’s towns sit at 81°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
86″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring32–53°
Summer55–77°
Fall39–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than New York overall
People 65 and older are 26% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (39% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York. 19% of Springfield residents are under 18.
39.6median age · NY 39.8
| Springfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
SpringfieldNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school23%
Some college6%
Associate’s25%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Springfield | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.7% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 17.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.2% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.4% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.6% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 6% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 25.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.1% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB
Springfield is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Springfield beats the New York average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Springfield.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Springfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New York
8 better17 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Springfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 7.7% |
Bassett Healthcare
9.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB−
Springfield has set aside 5.8% of its land for conservation
7.2 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Glimmerglass State Park, 559 acres with 3.2 miles of trail.
5.8%conserved
| Springfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
5.8%
conserved · 1,678 of 28,943 acres
7.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glimmerglass State Park | 3.2 mi | 559 |
| 2. Rum Hill | — | 234 |
| 3. Goodyear Swamp Sanctuary | 0.2 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Springfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B−
The median home in Springfield sells for about $465K
Springfield’s median rent is $773 a month.
$465Kmedian sale price
| Springfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $773 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 50 attractions →National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi MuseumNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum315K visitors a year15 mi LandmarkFort Dayton26 mi CaveHowe Caverns
40 mi National MonumentFort Stanwix National Monument78K visitors a year
26 mi Stadium & arenaUtica Memorial Auditorium
9 mi MuseumFenimore Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Stanwix National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain · Utica Memorial Auditorium: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fenimore Art Museum: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Springfield
19pages on Springfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Springfield; the nearest are
Herkimer County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Herkimer15.5 mi$5,776 in-state tuitionSUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillUniversity or college · Public · Cobleskill21.7 mi$8,768 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Springfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Small town
1,325 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
OtsegoWarrenCherry ValleyStarkMiddlefieldSpringfield CenterRichfieldSpringfield
Landmarks
6 places in Springfield on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Springfield
8 notable people were born in Springfield.
W
Walt BrownAmerican racing driver · 1911–1951
A
Andrew OliverU.S. Representative from New York · 1815–1889
About Springfield
Town in New York, United States
Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,358 at the 2010 census. It is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately 50 mi (80 km) west of Schenectady.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1762
- Area
- 46 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,322 ft
- Area code
- 607
Questions about Springfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Springfield, NY expensive?
The typical home is worth about $239,000, 54% below the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Springfield, NY known for?
8 notable people were born here, including Theodore M. Davis and Walt Brown.