Midtown Springfield
Suburban Neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri
Greene County 65802
$190,882
Average Value
Century-old houses
Midtown's grid-pattern, tree-lined streets are full of houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s. They include styles such as bungalows, Craftsman and Tudor cottages. Most homes in the neighborhood have spacious front porches, where residents set up porch swings and other furniture. Shrubs often flank the front walk, and mature trees stand tall in the yards, casting shade across the streets. Newer ranch-style homes with attached garages built after 2020 can also be found in the neighborhood. A three-bedroom house can cost anywhere from $170,000 to $250,000. Four-bedroom homes usually cost $250,000 to $300,000.
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Two of Springfield's oldest parks
Residents have easy access to two of the city's oldest parks — Washington Park and Silver Springs Park, established in 1869 and 1918, respectively. "These are historic parks that each have their own history and flavor," says Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. "Washington Park has a picturesque gazebo that hosts a number of community events. Silver Springs Park is a big, beautiful park with a sloping hillside and a creek that runs through it." Residents can visit Silver Springs Park for basketball or tennis with friends. The park also has a playground and a swimming pool with dump buckets in the shallow end and a waterslide in the deep end. Silver Springs was the only city park open to black residents during segregation and is part of the city's African American Heritage Trail, a byproduct of the Jordan Creek Greenway. Washington Park is a smaller park square, but offers more natural scenery with lots of mature trees that surround a large central gazebo, basketball and tennis courts and a playground.
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Top-rated high school and Drury University
Students are zoned to Springfield Public Schools, which gets a B grade from Niche. All three schools are located in Midtown, including Boyd Elementary, which earns a C. Pipkin Middle receives a C-plus, while Central High is graded an A-minus and ranked the best public high school in Springfield. The high school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, along with Missouri's A+ Scholarship Program, where qualified high schoolers can earn free college tuition by tutoring younger students. Students can stay in the neighborhood by attending Drury University, a private "church-based" university with more than 50 undergraduate majors, seven graduate programs and Division II sports.
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Park celebrations and the C-Street City Market
The parks around Midtown Springfield host several events each year. Washington Park hosts the annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Celebration, which includes a parade, games, food trucks and more. Silver Springs Park hosts the annual Park Day Reunion, where current and former neighbors come together for a parade, beauty pageant, concerts and a cookout. Edwards says people with ties to Springfield come from all over the country to celebrate this annual event. The C-Street City Market is held every Saturday and Thursday from April to October, where people can shop for produce, artisan jewelry, plants and other products from local vendors.
Taking the bus or the highway
Midtown is conveniently located near several streets that run east to west through the entire city, including Commercial Street and Division Street. Chestnut Expressway is just south of the neighborhood, giving residents a route east to Kansas Expressway or west to Schoolcraft Freeway. The Lime route of the city bus system has two stops in the area, but residents can also walk to many places they want to be. "It's one of our most walkable neighborhoods. There are lots of walkable and bikeable amenities," says Worley. "It's even walkable to downtown, which opens you up to more than 60 restaurants.Shopping and dining on Historic C-StreetThe Commercial Street Historic District
On the north side of Midtown, The Commercial Street Historic District, known simply as C-Street, is lined with locally owned shops and restaurants, offering plenty of options for dining out in old Italianate-style buildings with diagonal street parking in the front. Van Gogh's Eeterie, famous for its Dutch pancakes, is a well-known spot to grab brunch. Lindberg's Tavern is the oldest bar in the city, tracing its history back to 1870. Today, the tavern is popular for live music and comfort food like mac and cheese or fried green tomatoes. Worley recommends Big Momma's Coffee & Espresso bar for a cup of joe. Residents can sip on a wide variety of drinks in this colorful local café. There is a Price Cutter at the corner of Commercial Street and North Grant Avenue for groceries. Residents can also shop at Save A Lot on the corner of Commercial Street and National Avenue.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gina Roblin
Gina Roblin
Responds QuicklyMurney Associates - Primrose
(417) 427-3731
257 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
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Candace Faith Frugé
Candace Faith Frugé
EXP Realty LLC
(417) 815-7211
63 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
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Rebecca Keepper
Rebecca Keepper
EXP Realty LLC
(417) 427-3707
72 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
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Bernadean McAfee
Bernadean McAfee
Responds QuicklyMcAfee Real Estate Group, LLC
(417) 409-1158
66 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
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Educators Realty Group
Educators Realty Group
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Greater Springfield
(417) 815-5169
210 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
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Rob Bell
Rob Bell
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(417) 574-3290
528 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Springfield
$141,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Founders Park
- Events
- Amphitheater
Silver Springs Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Jordan Valley Park
- Events
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midtown Springfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midtown Springfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown Springfield, Springfield sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days.
Housing Trends
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
332
Median Year Built
1913
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,653
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,999
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$770 - $975 per month
- Silver Springs Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 840+ Sq Ft
- 1306 N Frisco Ave
- Springfield, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,298
Median Age
29
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,217
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,440
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
49.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Springfield's business and culinary hub, brimming with Missouri culture.
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Grant Beach
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Walnut Street
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Cooper Park
Expansive community park with convenient access to shopping and highways
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