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Living in
Springfield.
Springfield is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Springfield
If you're considering Springfield, understand that you're buying into a mature, transit-connected suburb built around federal employment and defense contracting. The median home value of $640,300 and median rent of $2,643 reflect the competitive Northern Virginia real estate market—you're paying for proximity to D.C., good schools, and economic stability rather than charm or walkability. The Franconia–Springfield Metro station and VRE rail access are genuine assets for commuting, though your average commute will still run about 29 minutes, and the notorious Springfield Interchange (the "Mixing Bowl") creates constant traffic that you'll encounter regularly.
Springfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
40.2%
Broadband Internet
89.7%
of households
Population Growth
-4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.2% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Springfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Springfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (17.9%), and 20.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
21.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
55.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 68% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Springfield
In Springfield, rent runs 68% above the VA average, and home values are 67% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,447
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $694,634 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Springfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Springfield, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Springfield: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Springfield is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Springfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Springfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Springfield, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Springfield, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Springfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Springfield is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Springfield, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Springfield is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Springfield has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
13.4"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 57°F | 39°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.21" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 49°F | 35°F | 3.41" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springfield
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Springfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Alexandria
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Fort Belvoir
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric · 5.8 mi away · Falls Church
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Springfield
Springfield's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Springfield (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
4.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
11.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springfield
Springfield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
9 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
9 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
9 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
10 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
10 mi awayLBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
National Park Site
10 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
10 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Island
National Park Site
10 mi awayPublic Libraries in Springfield
Richard Byrd Community Library
7250 Commerce St., Springfield
Cities Near Springfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Springfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Springfield FAQ
Is Springfield, Virginia affordable?⌄
Springfield's median rent is $2,656/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $125,999/year. Median home value is $640,300.
Is Springfield, Virginia safe?⌄
Springfield is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Springfield, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Springfield, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Springfield, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Springfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,656/month and median household income is $125,999/year. The median home value is $640,300. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Springfield, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Springfield is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from