Springfield is the Capital of Illinois and is an amazing place to call home, in fact 112,544 people do call it home. It is a desirable blend of affordability, a vibrant community, and proximity to both urban amenities and natural spaces. Many people do not know this, but central Illinois has some of the most fertile soil in the world. Making it an important part of our global economy as we produce a large amount of the world's corn and soybeans right here. Springfield is centrally located in the state and is a short 3.5 hour drive to Chicago and only 1.5 hour drive to St. Louis. We have our own small airport as well as a high-speed rail that goes through downtown. We are very fortunate to have an incredible medical community including Memorial Hospital, St. John's Hospital, UIS School of Medicine and Springfield Clinic.
We are home to several global companies as well such as Levi, Ray & Shoup, Bunn and Brandt just to name a few. If you are a history buff you will love visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln's home, and the 1904 Dana-Thomas house. The annual Illinois State Fair occurs every year at the fairgrounds and people come from all over to see the livestock shows, great musical events, enjoy the food, and even bet on the horse races. The cost of living in Springfield, IL is 2% lower than the state average and 10% lower than the national average. Lake Springfield is a man made 3,866 acre lake. It is unique in the fact that you can have a dock right in your own backyard to house your watercrafts. With nearly 735 residential sites, numerous boat clubs and the ability to waterski, fish, sail and jet ski Lake Springfield is a hidden gem in Central Illinois.
Springfield offers a vibrant arts and cultural scene including art galleries, theaters, music venues, community events, with organizations like Springfield Art Association, The Grant Conservatory, and the Hoogland Center for the Arts playing a central role. Springfield is also developing a large outdoor sports park which will attract young athletes from all over the country. This town continues to grow and we hope you will love it as much as we all do.
