There are 19 independent living communities serving Springfield, Massachusetts. This includes 5 communities in Springfield and 14 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from about $23 to $140 daily, with a mean cost running about $96. The per month expense averages around $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the median cost is around $34,630, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Springfield typically range between $1,840 per month and $3,357 per month. The median cost is about $2,625 per month, or about $31,499 yearly.
Springfield is a mid-size city in Hampden County within the State of Massachusetts. It is the 3rd largest city in Massachusetts. The surrounding statistical area contains 531,908 residents, but there are 144,116 living inside the city itself. People 55 and over make up approximately 21% of the population.
Springfield has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 14.34% and the mean housing price is $103,500, which is much lower than the state average of $514,500.
Springfield has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rain annually. Springfield has a very high crime rate, moderate air quality, and better than average water quality ratings in comparison to other cities.