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About homes in Springfield

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Springfield in Robertson County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1987Median year built1U.S. 1980
42%Built before 1980114% built since 2010
1986Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1987
74%Detached single-family111% in 5+ unit buildings
56%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$254kMedian home value1Tennessee median $287k

The median home in the city of Springfield was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Tennessee median of 1987. That is older than the Robertson County median of 1994.1 Springfield's housing is newer than the national mix: 42% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 14% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Robertson County as a whole (30% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Springfield are of similar age: median build years 1986 and 1987.1

Housing in Springfield is mostly detached single-family: 74% of units, with 11% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 56% of occupied homes in Springfield are owner-occupied, below the Tennessee share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $253,600 (ACS), below the Tennessee median of $286,700. Within Robertson County the median is $335,000, so Springfield sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Nashville Intl Ap station averages 66 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 54 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,364 heating and 1,873 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Springfield sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Springfield are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Springfield housing units by year built
Before 19407.2%
1940-195913%
1960-197921.6%
1980-199922.4%
2000-200921.8%
2010 or later14%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Nashville Intl Ap, 27.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Springfield, TN?

Most home remodeling projects in Springfield, TN land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Springfield?

The median home in the city of Springfield was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Tennessee median of 1987. That is older than the Robertson County median of 1994. Springfield's housing is newer than the national mix: 42% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 14% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Robertson County as a whole (30% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Springfield climate like for exterior work?

The Nashville Intl Ap station averages 66 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 54 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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