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Springfield is a city on the rise, strengthened by a long tradition of diversity, shared contribution, and collective responsibility for its future.
Springfield’s past, present, and future are defined by people who choose to build their lives here — working hard, investing locally, and contributing to a community that succeeds when everyone is included and empowered to participate.
Springfield’s Strength Comes from Shared Contribution
Springfield’s progress has always been driven by people showing up and contributing to the life of the city. Across generations, neighborhoods, and backgrounds, the city moves forward because people invest their time, labor, faith, and commitment here.
Springfield’s Diversity is Not New
Springfield’s diversity is not a departure from its identity—it is central to who the city has always been. From its earliest growth as a working city to today, Springfield has welcomed people who came seeking opportunity and a better future.
Springfield’s Future Depends on Collective Leadership
Springfield is moving forward with purpose. Growth, reinvestment, and civic leadership are shaping a city with renewed confidence and opportunity. Sustaining this progress requires collective leadership. Residents, businesses, institutions, and local leaders all have a role to play in shaping a welcoming, prosperous community.
By working together, Springfield continues writing its next chapter—one rooted in hard work, shared values, and the belief that the city is strongest when everyone who calls it home is empowered to contribute.
SPRINGFIELD: A CITY ON THE RISE
Since 2012, Springfield has experienced sustained economic growth, with:
- More than $5 billion invested
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More than 7,900 jobs created
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More than 11,900 jobs retained
As the region grew, employment declined — not because of lack of growth or jobs, but because of the way public benefits are structured, which can unintentionally discourage people from working or advancing.COVID intensified labor force tightening, and employers faced persistent difficulty filling essential roles.
As Springfield’s immigrant population grew, particularly during and post-COVID, these new workforce entrants helped stabilize businesses and other enterprises. Local economic indicators clearly demonstrated falling unemployment and rising wages.
Today, Springfield’s core economy remains strong. Today, top economic indicators — low unemployment, rising wages, steady job retention, and continued investment — suggest Haitian workers are helping stabilize the local workforce, not displace it.- The average worker in Clark County, Ohio earned annual wages of $52,002 as of 2025Q3.
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Average annual wages per worker increased 2.9% in the region over the preceding four quarters.
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Springfield’s unemployment rate is 4.4% — that’s three-tenths of a percent better than last year at this time. A normal range for an unemployment rate in a statistical region is between 4% and 5%.
#5 Housing Market in the US (USA Today, April 2021)
#3 Emerging Housing Markets Index (WSJ/Realtor.com, April 2021)
#1 Metro in Ohio for Job Growth (Stacker, August 2023)
#6 Best Place To Live In Ohio 2025 (US News & World Report, May 2025)
2011: National Road Commons. Downtown Springfield. Signature public park and event space that anchors downtown activity and foot traffic.
2015: SpringForward. Downtown Springfield. Public-private redevelopment initiative accelerating building reuse, small business growth, and investment in the city core.
2016: PrimeOhio II Industrial Park. I-70 corridor, western Springfield. Shovel-ready industrial park that positioned the city to compete for major manufacturing and logistics employers.
2016–present: Topre America manufacturing operations and expansions. Champion City Business Park. Advanced manufacturing employer tied to the regional auto supply chain, with multiple investment phases.
2020: Historic Myers Market redevelopment. Downtown Springfield. Adaptive reuse of a long-vacant historic building into coworking, food, and event space.
2020: Center Street Townes. Downtown Springfield. New downtown housing development adding residents and supporting demand for local services.
2021: Gabe’s Distribution Center. PrimeOhio II Industrial Park. The company’s largest distribution facility, leveraging I-70 access and adding significant employment capacity.
2022: Melody Parks. Springfield. Former Melody Drive-In site reimagined as a large-scale, mixed-use residential development responding to sustained job growth and housing demand.
We're one Springfield of many across the country. But no other Springfield has the central access to as many metropolitan areas as we do. Located in the heart of the heart of it all.
