Springfield is a medium-sized township located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 24,842 people and six associated neighborhoods, Springfield is the 33rd largest community in Pennsylvania.

Springfield real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Springfield house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Springfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.87% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Springfield is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Springfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Springfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Springfield, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.42 minutes every day commuting to work.

The citizens of Springfield are among the most well-educated in the nation: 48.44% of adults in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Springfield in 2022 was $53,100, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $212,400 for a family of four.

The people who call Springfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Springfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Springfield include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Springfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Other Asian languages.