At a Glance
Median Income
$157,800
$59,207 per capita
Home Value
$612,200
Zillow: $723,983
Median Rent
$2,426/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
7.8% smoking rate
How West Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Springfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Springfield a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Springfield residents earn a median household income of $157,800 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,207. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 West Springfield is $612,200 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,983. Median rent is $2,426/month, with 29.8% 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 1972.
Education
62.8% of adults in West Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Springfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population22,905
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,762/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born27.4%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,800
Per Capita$59,207
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$612,200
Rent$2,426
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$723,983
Housing Units8,032
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation262 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in West Springfield was built in 1972.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
27.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.