What are the schools like in Springfield, VA?

Springfield is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Springfield?

The median household income in Springfield, VA is $117,598 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Springfield, VA?

Springfield has an average high temperature of 44.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

Springfield, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Springfield, VA affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Springfield is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $594,300 and the median rent is $2,476 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Springfield, VA?

Springfield has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Springfield, VA a Good Place to Live?

Springfield is a small city of 31,022 in Virginia, with a median household income of $117,598 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Springfield stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Springfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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

Springfield's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Springfield costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Springfield, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$594,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,476	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,598	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

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

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	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	45.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Springfield sees average highs of 44.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Springfield, VA
Average High — January	44.8°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Springfield, VA	National Avg
Population	31,022	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	30.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franconia, VA 2 mi North Springfield, VA 2 mi West Springfield, VA 2 mi Kingstowne, VA 3 mi Ravensworth, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Springfield

Springfield, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22150

Springfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springfield, VA affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Springfield roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $594,300 and median rent is $2,476/month.

What is the crime rate in Springfield, VA?

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.

What are the schools like in Springfield?

Public schools in 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. 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Springfield, VA a good place to live?

Springfield, VA has a population of 31,022, a median household income of $117,598, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Springfield?

Springfield averages 44.8°F in January and 89.6°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).

What ZIP codes are in Springfield?

Springfield, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22150.

What is the population of Springfield?

The population of Springfield, Virginia is 31,022 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Springfield?

Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $594,300, median household income $117,598, 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 Springfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.