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West Springfield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
22,905 Population 4,762/sq mi density
$157,800 Median Income $59,207 per capita
$612,200 Home Value $723,983 Zillow
$2,426 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$612,200 home value, $2,426/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

West Springfield, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,800
110% above
$59,207 per capita
Home Value
$612,200
117% above
Zillow: $723,983
Median Rent
$2,426/mo
109% above
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
210%
Home Value
217%
Rent
209%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Springfield a Good Place to Live?

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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 1.7% (53% 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.

Safety & Crime

West Springfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population22,905
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,762/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,800
Per Capita$59,207
Unemployment1.7%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.