Who moves to Springfield, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Hampden County, MA, home of Springfield, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 11,088from other US counties
- Moved out
- 12,206to other US counties
- Net
- −1,118more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 218tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hampshire County, MA | 1,878 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 1,231 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 905 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 500 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 333 |
| Franklin County, MA | 274 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 254 |
| Berkshire County, MA | 187 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 159 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 151 |
| Bronx County, NY | 134 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 112 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 1,800 |
| Hampshire County, MA | 1,616 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 696 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 310 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 260 |
| Franklin County, MA | 225 |
| Berkshire County, MA | 197 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 167 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 147 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 131 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 126 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 122 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,832 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Massachusetts and 6,256 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bronx County, NY | 134 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 95 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 91 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 76 |
| Kings County, NY | 65 |
| New York County, NY | 65 |
| Osceola County, FL (Kissimmee) | 63 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 62 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Barnstable County, MA | 147 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 126 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 122 |
| Spartanburg County, SC | 102 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 92 |
| New York County, NY | 87 |
| Horry County, SC | 80 |
| Brevard County, FL (Palm Bay) | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Springfield come from?
Most people moving into Hampden County, MA come from nearby counties, led by Hampshire County, MA (1,878 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Bronx County, NY.
Where do people leaving Springfield move to?
The top destination is Capitol Planning Region, CT (1,800 people). Farther away, the most popular is Barnstable County, MA.
Are more people moving to Springfield or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 11,088 people moved into Hampden County, MA from elsewhere in the US and 12,206 moved out, a net loss of 1,118 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Springfield with any city it trades people with, like Springfield vs New York, Springfield vs Lakeland, Springfield vs Orlando, Springfield vs Kissimmee.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Springfield.