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Springfield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County
Springfield, VA
At a Glance
How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Springfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $123,691 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,520. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $622,200 , 121% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,486. Median rent is $2,643/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,595/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.