Why Live in Bingham
Bingham, a suburban neighborhood in Springfield, is located about 3 miles east of downtown. Known for its quiet, leafy streets, Bingham attracts a mix of long-term residents and first-time homebuyers, partly because of its suburban atmosphere and home prices below the city median. The neighborhood features ranch-style houses, mainly from the 1960s and 1970s, with brick, stone and wood exteriors, built on quarter-acre lots. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options on Glenstone Avenue, including George's Family Restaurant, Casper's Diner and Ichiban Buffet. Local grocery stores, such as Costco and Leslie's Mexican Supermarket, provide convenient shopping. For outdoor activities, George Washington Carver Park, Oak Grove Park and Cooper Park offer scenic walking trails, sports facilities and playgrounds. Baseball enthusiasts can catch Springfield Cardinals games at Hammons Field. Bingham is served by several schools, with Central High being the highest-rated, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Missouri's A+ Scholarship Program. The neighborhood is well connected, with major roads like Grand Street and the Chestnut Expressway providing easy access to downtown, and the Schoolcraft Freeway leading to Interstate 44. Public transportation is available via City Utilities bus stops on key streets.
Home Trends in Bingham, MO
On average, homes in Bingham, Springfield sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days.
Median Single Family Sale Price
$212,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median List Price
$212,500
