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Springfield, Oregon · ZIP 97478

Springfield — ZIP 97478

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Springfield (97478) scores 61/100 — Fair for Springfield. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $439K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$439K
Median rent$1,811/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

$439K

Median Rent

$1,811/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,257

Violent Crime

1,106

Property Crime

8,151

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lane County, Oregon (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
Thurston Elementary SchoolKG–05348
52%
59%
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolKG–05371
42%
42%
Douglas Gardens Elementary SchoolKG–05293
42%
52%
Thurston Middle School06–08524
31%
50%
Walterville Elementary SchoolKG–05172
25%
45%
Agnes Stewart Middle School06–08460
18%
28%
Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolKG–05354
17%
32%
Thurston High School09–121,215
12%
22%
Riverbend Elementary SchoolKG–05424
12%
17%

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

39,267

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97478 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 97478 has a school score of 57/100. 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 97478 is approximately $439K. 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 97478 in Springfield has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.