Springfield is a city in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It is an enclave of the city of Battle Creek. The population was 5,292 at the 2020 census.

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How Springfield ranks

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#30Most affordable in MI #18Safest in MI #101Shortest commute in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Springfield

Housing in Springfield

$149K▲ 8.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Springfield home is worth about $149,000, up 8.1% in a year, 44% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Springfield

Safety Grade A

Springfield reports less crime per resident than 90% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Springfield 0.6

Michigan 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Springfield 2.5

Michigan 13

U.S. 15.5

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Schools in Springfield

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School Grade D

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 86% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictBattle Creek Public SchoolsSchools5

Endeavor Charter Academy CElementary · Grades K–8 · 648 students Valley View Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 434 students Battle Creek Montessori Academy CElementary · Grades PK–8 · 141 students Springfield Middle School C-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 472 students Battle Creek Area Learning Center CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 194 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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