Experience Springfield, "The Land of Lincoln"
The capital city of Springfield lies halfway between Chicago and St. Louis in the wide open spaces of Midwestern America. Springfield is noted for its place in American history, particularly due to the years that Abraham Lincoln spent here as an attorney. But Springfield is very much a present day city with a lively cultural, food, festival and sports environment. If you’re interested in buying residential or commercial real estate in Springfield, you’re sure to find something of the past in this city with an eye on the future.
Springfield Fast Facts
- Population: 113,381
- Median Household Income: $ 44,624
- Median Home Value: $114,900
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Springfield is located in the Central Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Springfield workers is 17 minutes. Springfield has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Capital Airport and the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Springfield Employment
Major employers in the Springfield area include The State of Illinois, Memorial Health System, St. John’s Hospital, Illinois National Guard, Springfield School District #186, the City of Springfield, Horace Mann Insurance Company, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield Clinic LLP and SBC/Ameritech.
Springfield School Districts
The students of Springfield are served by 40 public schools in five school districts as well as 21 private schools. There are also nine colleges and universities in the Springfield area.
Springfield Attractions
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Ilattractionnois State Museum
- Lincoln’s New Salem
- Springfield Children’s Museum
- Ilattractionnois State Capitol
- Abraham Lincoln Tomb
- Kick’s Family Entertainment Center
- Ilattractionnois Central Blues Club
- The Funny Bone Comedy Club
- Theatre in the Park at New Salem
Springfield Parks and Recreation
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Ilattractionnois State Museum
- Lincoln’s New Salem
- Springfield Children’s Museum
- Ilattractionnois State Capitol
- Abraham Lincoln Tomb
- Kick’s Family Entertainment Center
- Ilattractionnois Central Blues Club
- The Funny Bone Comedy Club
- Theatre in the Park at New Salem