Moving to Springfield, IL

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Illinois capital and Lincoln country with cheap Victorian homes, state-government job stability, and a quiet downtown.

• Population: 114,394
• Median 2BR rent: $950/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $700-$2,200
• Popular neighborhoods: Vinegar Hill, Aristocracy Hill, Leland Grove, Iles Park, Jerome

State legislative session weeks fill downtown parking and hotels. Schedule any near-Capitol move around the session calendar.

Climate: Hot humid summers, cold snowy winters.

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