Springfield, IL, being the state capital, is the center of activity for the legislation that molds the State of Illinois. Everyone knows when the legislators are in session and the residents of Springfield are the first to know what the upcoming “hot” topics are for discussion. If you like politics, you’re going to LOVE Springfield!
Springfield’s major employers are the State of Illinois government facilities, the two local hospitals, St. John’s Hospital and Memorial Health System, followed by the Illinois National Guard.
Springfield is a lucky town when it comes to recessions and economic downturns. With the city being the center of government for the state and our top-rated health care facilities, the city has a steady economic flow and a flurry of new relocating residents.
Springfield’s city growth has occurred mainly on the West side with numerous major commercial developments and a variety of new subdivisions and Centennial Park. Springfield’s North East side is also picking up the pace with a brand new Super Wal-Mart, Lowe’s SuperCenter, Harley Davidson Dealership, numerous restaurants and commercial facilities.
Some of the newer residential developments in Springfield include: Buckley Ridge Estates, Savannah Pointe, Olde Bradfordton Place, Cobblestone (2nd Addition), Happy Landing, Irongate, Mill Creek (2nd Addition), Panther Creek West, Piper Glen (Expansion), Salem Estates, as well as numerous others. The housing market has a wide diversity of amenities, styles and price ranges. The average home in Springfield costs $123,000 (Capital Area Association of REALTORS® 2008) and it is this reason why Springfield has consistently fallen into the Top 10 of the Most Affordable Communities in the Nation (from the National Home Builders Surveys 1999-2008).
IN 2004 SPRINGFIELD WAS RANKED THE 2nd MOST AFFORDABLE CITY IN THE NATION - By the National Association of REALTORS
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