Living in Springfield, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
Springfield has 31,154 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $125,999 (35% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $640,300, the median rent is $2,656/month.
Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 31,154
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $125,999State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $640,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,656/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Springfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springfield the median home value is $640,300, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,656 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,978 a month in housing costs.
Springfield median household income
The median household income in Springfield is $125,999 and the income per person is $52,500. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,801
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.96
Springfield demographics
- Population
- 31,154
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 10,399
- Foreign-born
- 40.2%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springfield ›
Education in Springfield
46.9% of adults 25 and older in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 31,154 | $125,999 | $640,300 | $2,656 |
| Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $567,100 | $2,605 |
| North Springfield | 7,050 | $130,400 | $649,700 | $2,193 |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $637,300 | $2,455 |
| Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $626,700 | $2,406 |
| Ravensworth | 2,475 | $166,094 | $714,400 | $2,414 |
| Lincolnia | 20,320 | $121,639 | $647,400 | $2,141 |
| Kings Park | 4,315 | $166,150 | $635,300 | $3,239 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
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What is the median household income in Springfield, VA?
The median household income in Springfield is $125,999, 35% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $640,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Springfield?
The median gross rent in Springfield is $2,656 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is Springfield, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Springfield?
The median age in Springfield is 41.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Springfield?
The average commute to work in Springfield is 29 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springfield?
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springfield?
46.9% of adults in Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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