At a glance
Springfield, TN real estate at a glance.
The basics on where it is, what homes are selling for and what you'll pay in property tax. Market numbers move every month, so ask me for this week's.
- CountyRobertson County
- Population20,090 (2025 est.)
- To downtown NashvilleAbout 30 miles, 30+ min
- Median sale price$354,920 (Jun 2026, Redfin, ZIP 37172)
- Median days on market91 (Jun 2026, Redfin, ZIP 37172)
- Property taxabout $2.60 per $100 assessed (city + county)
Daily life
What it's like living in Springfield, TN.
The honest version
Pros and cons of living in Springfield, TN.
- The National Register courthouse square, with 1st Fridays from May to October and Christmas on the Square
- About 30 miles to downtown Nashville while keeping a smaller-town pace
- A 3-mile Sulphur Fork Creek greenway, plus a splash pad, disc golf and a dog park
- Median sale price of $354,920 in ZIP 37172 (June 2026, Redfin), below many Nashville-area markets
- Manufacturers such as Electrolux (about 1,900 employees) offer jobs without a Nashville commute
- US 431, US 41 and SR 49 back up at rush hour on the way to the interstates
- Little bus service, and walkability is low outside downtown (walk score about 40)
- Median days on market reached 91 in June 2026, up 33 days from a year earlier
- The new wastewater plant is not due until about March 2028, so ask about sewer on land
- Inside city limits you pay city and county tax, about $2.60 per $100 assessed
Based on resident reviews, local news coverage and city meetings.
Schools
Springfield, TN schools.
Springfield is served by Robertson County Schools. Assignments follow the address, not the ZIP code, and the 37172 ZIP covers a large rural area, so some Springfield mailing addresses are zoned to other county schools. Check the district's zoning map and the state report card for any specific address.
Zoning can change. Always confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.
What's changing
Is Springfield, TN growing?
- The city is building an $84M wastewater plant, due about March 2028, that would more than double capacity to 7 million gallons a day.
- TDOT is surveying a $90.2M US 431 / SR 65 project in Robertson County, with construction targeted for 2031.
- US 431 (Tom Austin Hwy) was widened to five lanes south of town around 2019–2020.
- Growth is steady: about 7% from 2020 to 2025, with the state projecting about 1% a year through 2030.
Is it a fit?
Springfield might be for you if…
- You want a historic downtown square with regular events, not a strip-mall feel.
- You want more house or land for the money and accept a 30+ minute drive to Nashville.
- You work in Springfield, Clarksville or north Nashville and don't need transit day to day.
Quick answers
Springfield, TN: frequently asked questions.
Is Springfield, TN a good place to live?
It depends on what you want: Springfield, TN offers a historic courthouse square, a 3-mile creekside greenway, its own water, sewer and gas, and prices below the Nashville-area average. The trade-offs are a roughly 30-mile drive to Nashville, limited transit, and low walkability outside downtown. Visit at different times of day before deciding.
How far is Springfield from Nashville?
Springfield, TN is about 30 road miles from downtown Nashville, roughly 30 minutes off-peak according to the City of Springfield. Rush-hour trips take longer on US 431, US 41 or SR 49 to I-24 and I-65. Nashville International Airport is about 35 miles away, and the Census puts the mean commute at 28.7 minutes.
What is the median home price in Springfield, TN?
The median sale price in Springfield's ZIP 37172 was $354,920 in June 2026, up 1.4% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Homes sold at 98.0% of list price after a median of 91 days on market. Zillow's typical home value for Springfield was $323,296 in January 2026. ZIP 37172 includes rural areas outside the city.
What are property taxes in Springfield, TN?
Inside Springfield city limits the combined rate is about $2.5953 per $100 of assessed value: $0.7953 city plus $1.80 Robertson County (2025 rates). Tennessee assesses homes at 25% of appraised value, so a $400,000 home pays roughly $2,595 a year. Confirm current rates with the Robertson County trustee before budgeting.
What school district serves Springfield, TN?
Springfield, TN is served by Robertson County Schools, whose central office is at 800 M.S. Couts Blvd. Schools assigned to a home depend on the street address, not the ZIP code, and some Springfield mailing addresses are zoned elsewhere in the county. Check the district's interactive zoning map or call (615) 382-8924.
Is Springfield, TN growing?
Yes, Springfield, TN is growing at a steady pace. The Census estimates 20,090 residents in July 2025, up 6.9% from 18,789 in April 2020. The state projects about 1% a year, reaching 20,666 by 2030. The city is also building an $84M wastewater plant, due about March 2028, that will more than double capacity.
What is Springfield, TN known for?
Springfield, TN is known as the Robertson County seat, incorporated in 1819, with a courthouse square on the National Register of Historic Places. It also draws visitors for 1st Fridays (May to October), Art in the Park in September and Christmas on the Square. It is a manufacturing hub too, with Electrolux employing about 1,900 people.
Sources and notes · Last updated October 2026
- U.S. Census QuickFacts
- MTIDA Springfield / Robertson County data sheet
- City of Springfield: About
- City of Springfield: Property Taxes
- City of Springfield: news (wastewater plant)
- Redfin ZIP 37172 housing market
- Robertson County Schools zoning
- Tennessee State Report Card
- Tennessee Vacation: Springfield
- Fox 17: TDOT US 431 project
Figures are estimates from the public sources above and change over time. Confirm taxes, schools and utilities for a specific address. Photo: The Robertson County Courthouse in Springfield by TNHistory1796, CC BY-SA 4.0.