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Springfield, Ohio is a mid-sized city of roughly 58,000 people in the western part of the state, anchored by Wittenberg University and its tight-knit student body. The campus sits just north of a walkable downtown that's been quietly reinventing itself, with the historic South Fountain district and its Victorian-era homes a short walk away. Students spread into nearby blocks like Ridgewood, and the city wraps itself in green space: Snyder Park, Cliff Park, and the Buck Creek Trail along the river. Springfield plugs into one of the largest paved-trail networks in the country, so weekends lean outdoorsy. You've also got the Springfield Museum of Art, the Clark State Performing Arts Center, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House.
Directly handy to campus, a popular first stop for off-campus renters who want a short walk to class and quiet residential streets.
A walkable older neighborhood of striking Victorian-era homes, great if you like character and being near downtown.
The revitalized core with the most going on, drawing students who want walkable nights out and a livelier scene at their doorstep.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Springfield.
For crossing town, Springfield City Area Transit runs fixed bus routes, and the standout is its Field Trips micro-transit system, which uses flexible minivans you can hail to travel anywhere within city limits. That's handy when you don't have a car. The hailable service fills the gaps where fixed routes don't reach.
Campus is compact and walkable, and the blocks surrounding it put you within a few minutes of class on foot, which is how most students commute. Biking is a real option too, since Springfield connects into a huge network of paved trails, with the Buck Creek Trail running along the river. The flat trail network makes cycling practical.
A car helps for grocery runs and trips to Dayton or Columbus. Plenty of students get by without one near campus, relying on walking and the micro-transit service. A vehicle is most useful for destinations beyond city limits.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It's one of the more reachable college towns in Ohio. Near Wittenberg you'll generally see apartments running around $700 to $1,100 a month depending on size and how new the building is, with shared houses often landing lower per person. Splitting a three or four bedroom house with roommates is usually the best value.
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