Springfield, New Hampshire
Sullivan County · Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee

Springfield

Home of the World's Finest Star Quartz Sphere from Historic Mines

About Springfield

Springfield is a Sullivan County hill town of lakes, ponds, and forested ridges in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region. Lake Kolelemook sits near the center of town, and the surrounding hills offer views that stretch for miles in every direction. The town has evolved from a farming community into a bedroom community where many residents commute to New London, Sunapee, or Claremont for work while enjoying the privacy of a rural homestead. Recreation is king here — golfing, fishing, boating, camping, hunting, and skiing all happen within minutes of home. Springfield is the kind of place where the pace of life adjusts to the seasons, slowing down with the first snow and picking back up when the ice goes out on the lakes.

Why Springfield?

  • Lake Kolelemook and multiple ponds for water recreation
  • Part of the well-regarded Kearsarge Regional School District
  • Close to Mount Sunapee ski area and Lake Sunapee
  • Rural hill-town character with long mountain views
  • Active four-season outdoor lifestyle

Quick Facts

Population
1,298
County
Sullivan
Region
Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee
School District
SAU 65

Weather in Springfield

39°F

Clear

Today

51 / 27

Sat

54 / 33

Sun

59 / 37

Map

Living in Springfield

What you need to know about making Springfield your home.

Major Employers

Springfield PowerDurgin-CrowellTwin Lake VillaTown of Springfield

Schools & Education

Springfield is part of the Kearsarge Regional School District (SAU 65), with elementary students attending KRES in New London and middle/high school students in North Sutton.

Cost of Living

Home prices are moderate, but the $23.66 tax rate is one of the highest in the region, driven by education costs in the Kearsarge district.

Real Estate

$367,000 median home price

$23.66 per $1,000 property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

50 min
Concord
15 min
Sunapee
25 min
Claremont
15 min
New London

School District

Regional district

Kearsarge Regional School District(SAU 65)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in New London.

Springfield serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

Kearsarge Regional Elementary School at New London
K-5Elementary
Kearsarge Regional Middle School (North Sutton)
6-8Middle School
Kearsarge Regional High School (North Sutton)Cougars
9-12High School

Hidden Gems in Springfield

Beyond the well-known attractions, Springfield has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

McDaniels Marsh Wildlife Management Area

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A hidden 300-acre wetland paradise along Bog Brook where bald eagles nest and moose wade through lily pads. This shallow marsh system is perfect for quiet paddling among floating islands of sphagnum moss and pitcher plants. The early morning mist rising from the water and the haunting calls of loons make this feel like stepping into a different century.

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