The Town FilesSpringfield, Virginia
Community in Fairfax County · population 31,339 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $640,300
- Household income
- $125,999
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.6
Springfield is a community of 31,339 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $640,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Virginia towns, better transit than 94% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Virginia towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $640,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $125,999, which is more affordable than 14% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,656 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $640,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,656 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $125,999 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.2% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 24, 2001 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 94 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 11, 2004.
Severe weather in Fairfax County since 1996
Fairfax County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Fairfax County
Fairfax County had 636,430 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $114,100 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Springfield
25 public schools with 17,690 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High | 9-12 | 2,748 | 14.0 |
| Lewis High | 9-12 | 1,673 | 13.8 |
| Irving Middle | 7-8 | 1,215 | 14.6 |
| Orange Hunt Elementary | PK-6 | 900 | 16.7 |
| Sangster Elementary | PK-6 | 899 | 17.6 |
| Keene Mill Elementary | PK-6 | 801 | 17.4 |
| Hunt Valley Elementary | PK-6 | 747 | 15.6 |
| Cardinal Forest Elementary | PK-6 | 700 | 14.9 |
| Key Middle | 7-8 | 688 | 10.9 |
| Kings Park Elementary | PK-3 | 665 | 13.6 |
| Lynbrook Elementary | PK-6 | 602 | 12.8 |
| Springfield Estates Elementary | PK-6 | 595 | 14.9 |
Towns near Springfield
- Franconia, VA1.7 mi · 18,943 people · home $567,100
- North Springfield, VA1.7 mi · 7,430 people · home $649,700
- West Springfield, VA2.2 mi · 23,369 people · home $637,300
- Kingstowne, VA2.5 mi · 16,825 people · home $626,700
- Ravensworth, VA2.6 mi · 2,680 people · home $714,400
- Lincolnia, VA2.9 mi · 22,922 people · home $647,400
- Kings Park, VA3.3 mi · 4,537 people · home $635,300
- Newington, VA3.4 mi · 13,223 people · home $598,000
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 21% of Virginia towns and quieter than 16%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $640,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,999, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $2,656 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 24, 2001. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)