Springfield City Property Records in Florida

Springfield is a small city in Bay County in the Florida Panhandle, next to Panama City, with a mix of older single-family homes and light commercial and industrial parcels.

Ownership, assessed values and exemptions are available from the Bay County Property Appraiser. Deeds, mortgages, easements and other recorded instruments are kept by the Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in the Official Records, located in Panama City, the county seat. Foreclosure, probate and civil cases are filed in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court for Bay County. Annual tax notices are collected by the Bay County Tax Collector. Building permits and code records within city limits are handled by the City of Springfield building and zoning staff. Florida's public records law, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, governs access to these records.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$61,054
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$308,002
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,886
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.94%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$946 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
57%
Population
Population:
5,706

Springfield Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

The crime rates section reports the number of crimes reported in Springfield. It covers violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

Springfield recorded 0 murders, 4 robberies, and 51 assaults in the violent crime data. Property crimes totaled 181, with 47 burglaries and 9 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each crime category, which helps users see the types of reported crime in Springfield and how often each one appears. The figures reflect reported incidents only, not every crime that occurred.

Robberies
Robberies:
4
Burglary
Burglary:
47
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
9
Theft
Theft:
125
Assault
Assault:
51
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
12

What Is the Population Profile of Springfield

Springfield's racial and ethnic makeup is measured by population counts and percentages. White residents are the largest group at 48% (2,726 people), followed by Black residents at 37% (2,117) and Hispanic residents at 7% (422). The data also includes Two + Races, Asian, American Indian, Other Race, and Pacific Islander residents.

White
48%
2,726
Black
37%
2,117
Hispanic
7%
422
Two + Races
5%
285
Asian
2%
123
American Indian
0.42%
24
Other Race
0.16%
9
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Springfield, Ratings Compared Across Florida B+

The ratings cover different aspects of life in Springfield. The highest-rated categories are Commute (A), Diversity (A), and Weather (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Bars, Access to Outdoor Activities, Access to Parks, Good for Young Professionals, and Walkability (A-), while Nightlife is rated B+, Housing is C+, and Health & Fitness is C-. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
A-
Commute
Commute
A
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
A-

How Educated Is Springfield

Springfield's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (25%), Bachelor Degree (24%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
25%
Bachelor Degree
24%
Some College
15%
Below High School
12%
Masters Degree
10%
Associate Degree
9%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

Springfield's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (63%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (10%) and 2000 - Present (10%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
63%
1980 - 1999
10%
2000 - Present
10%
1940 - 1959
9%
1960 - 1979
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Springfield's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (36%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (24%) and 1 Bedroom (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
36%
2 Bedrooms
24%
1 Bedroom
18%
4 Bedrooms
15%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Springfield's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 55 - 64 (21%), 35 - 44 (18%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

55 - 64
21%
35 - 44
18%
25 - 34
14%
45 - 54
11%
Under 10
10%
65 Plus
10%
10 - 17
9%
18 - 24
7%

Property Market Trends at Springfield

Springfield's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $308,002. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $946 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Springfield's dynamic real estate landscape.

Nearby Cities of Springfield