Springfield

“The Queen City of the Ozark,” Springfield in southwestern Missouri, lies on flat terrain with rolling hills and cliffs to the south, east, and north. Incorporated in 1838, Springfield now covers 83.7 square miles and has a median age 33.2 (2022). Its main industries are healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, and tourism.

Homebuyers in Springfield will find home styles that include Ranch, Colonial, and French Tudor. The typical home value is $219,568, which is up 19.5% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). The city hosts annual events for young and old alike, including the Missouri Food Truck Festival, an arts festival, the Route 66 festival, and Japanese Fall Festival.

Highways serving Springfield include I-44, and U.S. Routes 60, 65, and 160. West of U.S. Route 65 is the neighborhood of Rountree, where homes range from large, historic American Foursquares to charming bungalows. A mix of young and older residents live in Rountree’s adjacent neighborhood of Phelps Grove, which offers a variety of home styles. Emerald Park is also within a few minutes’ drive of U.S. Route 65. Well-tended lawns and gorgeous stone and brick homes are highlights of this area.

Springfield, home to 22 colleges and a few large corporations' headquarters, attracts young adults who want to earn a degree or launch a career. In addition, its residents are deeply committed to helping those in need and creating long-term solutions to social problems.