North Springfield is a small town of 6,916 in Virginia, with a median household income of $119,151
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Springfield stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether North Springfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Springfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 108.6
North Springfield's overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Springfield costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Springfield, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$600,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,164
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$119,151
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Springfield's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.0 /100k
Property Crime
1530.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Springfield is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Springfield, VA
National Avg
School District
Fairfax County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
141
—
Middle Schools
24
—
High Schools
28
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Springfield sees average highs of 42.3°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.4 inches of snow per year.
North Springfield's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Springfield roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $600,000 and median rent is $2,164/month.
North Springfield's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Springfield are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools.
The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Springfield, VA has a population of 6,916, a median household income of $119,151, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Springfield averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 13.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Springfield, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22151.
The population of North Springfield, Virginia is 6,916 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Springfield: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $600,000, median household income $119,151, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Springfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
