Living in West Springfield, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Springfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Springfield has 22,532 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $163,115 (75% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $637,300, the median rent is $2,455/month.
West Springfield at a glance
- Population
- 22,532
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $163,115State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $637,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,455/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Springfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Springfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Springfield the median home value is $637,300, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,455 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,951 a month in housing costs.
West Springfield median household income
The median household income in West Springfield is $163,115 and the income per person is $61,944. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in West Springfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,833
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.98
West Springfield demographics
- Population
- 22,532
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 7,553
- Foreign-born
- 26.8%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Springfield ›
Education in West Springfield
64.5% of adults 25 and older in West Springfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Springfield
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
West Springfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $637,300 | $2,455 |
| Ravensworth | 2,475 | $166,094 | $714,400 | $2,414 |
| Kings Park | 4,315 | $166,150 | $635,300 | $3,239 |
| Burke | 44,029 | $185,818 | $747,700 | $2,894 |
| Springfield | 31,154 | $125,999 | $640,300 | $2,656 |
| North Springfield | 7,050 | $130,400 | $649,700 | $2,193 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| South Run | 6,600 | $250,001 | $978,500 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in West Springfield, VA?
The median household income in West Springfield is $163,115, 75% 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 West Springfield?
The median home value in West Springfield is $637,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in West Springfield?
The median gross rent in West Springfield is $2,455 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is West Springfield, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in West Springfield?
The median age in West Springfield is 39.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in West Springfield?
The average commute to work in West Springfield is 32 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Springfield?
The unemployment rate in West Springfield is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Springfield?
64.5% of adults in West 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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