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Springfield, Illinois · ZIP 62702

Springfield — ZIP 62702

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Springfield (62702) scores 29/100 — Below Average for Springfield. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $114K.

29OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index33/100
Avg reading proficiency13%
Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$114K
Median rent$1,100/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$114K

Median Rent

$1,100/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,888

Violent Crime

1,233

Property Crime

5,655

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sangamon County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lanphier High School09–121,117Not reported
10%
Ridgely Elem SchoolPK–05343Not reported
12%
Fairview Elem SchoolKG–05302Not reported
8%
Enos Elem SchoolKG–05245Not reported
17%
Jane Addams Elem SchoolKG–05243Not reported
12%
Wilcox Elem SchoolKG–05241Not reported
27%
McClernand Elem SchoolKG–05213Not reported
8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,251

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62702 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 62702 has a school score of 33/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 62702 is approximately $114K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 62702 in Springfield has an overall NeighborScore of 29/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.