Downtown Springfield—also known as Metro Center— is a vibrant metropolitan neighborhood along the Connecticut River featuring a mix of historical and modern architecture. Many cultural institutions call this district home, as well as restaurants and entertainment venues. With easy access to MGM Springfield, the Springfield Museums, Symphony Hall and major employers the likes of MassMutual Center, Downtown Springfield hums with activity no matter the time of day.
Shopping and dining on Main Street
“Red Rose Pizzeria is the absolute best ever,” raves Richard “Rich” Lovely, owner of Live Lovely Realty whose office sits downtown. “It’s a mom-and-pop right outside the casino that’s had the same owners for forever and has delicious food, everyone knows it... and there are countless more restaurants and cafes right on the Main Street strip.” Locals and visitors alike also have their choice of dining, shopping and leisure options at Tower Square, an indoor shopping mall off Columbus Avenue, and they can head right across the river for groceries at Century Center.
Tower Square is a commercial building in Downtown Springfield with shops and restaurants.
Folks enjoy a lunch at Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Grill in Downtown Springfield.
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From classical condos to brick rowhomes
While condominiums in Federal and Italianate buildings are the name of the game in Downtown Springfield, historic rowhouses and multi-unit homes also line certain streets. Those looking for more space can scope out the Victorian homes in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District, which features a collection of rowhouses that are walkable to many of the city's popular spots and attractions. Though Downtown has a high percentage of renters, ownership prices range from $70,000 for some condo units to $400,000 for a rowhouse.
Downtown Springfield offers different types of homes like Mulberry House Condominiums.
Downtown Springfield has many historic buildings with residential apartments tucked within.
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Connecticut River runs along Downtown Springfield neighborhood.
Exploring Riverfront Park
The city’s location along the Connecticut River allows downtown residents to enjoy several opportunities for water recreation, including rowing, fishing and kayaking at Riverfront Park. Though Springfield’s downtown center is an urban area, infrastructure and outdoor amenities such as the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway offers various recreational areas and green space for residents to take advantage of.
An undisputed museum hub and event hotspot
Springfield is known as the “City of Firsts” for its rich history and the many innovations developed in the area. Downtown Springfield offers a host of arts and culture destinations to learn about the city's past, such as the Pan African Historical Museum, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Museums and the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The Springfield Central Library also offers a wide range of resources and classes available to the public.
Springfield's Business Improvement District hosts a weekly farmers market for part of the year at Springfield Technical Community College. “West Springfield is also right over the border, and everyone goes to The Big E— it is huge here!” says Lovely. “It happens for almost two weeks every single year in September, the one thing people all over the place go to. The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is also major.”
Visitors can drop by the Naismith Hall of Fame in Downtown Springfield.
Springfield Technical Community College is located in Downtown Springfield.
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People board a PVTA bus in Downtown Springfield.
Walking to work downtown
“Transit? Easy,” Lovely confirms. “Obviously Main Street has a ton of bus lines, but you can walk most anywhere too.” With downtown’s “share the road” policy, many areas are also suitable for biking; employers like Mercy Medical Center and MassMutual are less than a mile from home for many residents. Union Square Transportation Center acts as a hub for both buses and trains in and out of the city. The convenient location and easy access to Interstate 91, the Springfield Expressway and the Massachusetts Turnpike make trips out of the city easy for commuting. Bradley International Airport sits 20 miles south for commercial flights.
Getting an education downtown
Kids living downtown can start their education at Milton Bradley School, which receives a C-minus from Niche. They move on to South End Middle School, which also earns a C-minus, before graduating from High School of Commerce or choose from 20 vocational programs at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, which receives a B. The downtown area is home to several educational institutions, including Springfield Technical Community College and the Springfield campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The High School of Commerce is a public school in Downtown Springfield serving students 9-12.
South End Middle School Serves Students From Grade Six Through Eight
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Reinvesting in Springfield
The CAP Index scores Downtown Springfield an overall 9 out of 10 for crime, compared to the national average of 4. The neighborhood has undergone revitalization efforts in recent years through city planning and the creation of the Business Improvement District, in addition to investments made by companies in the area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Metro Center
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Metro Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Metro Center, Springfield sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Metro Center, Springfield over the last 12 months is $94,000, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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First floor 1 bderoom apartment in a quiet, meticulously well maintained building in the historic Mattoon/Elliot/Quadrangle district. . Hot water is included in the rent and the apartment is fully applianced including dishwasher. There are laundry facilities on site and the apartment comes with a storage unit in the basement. Walk across the street to museums, library and new federal court house.
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