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Cost of Living in West Springfield, VA

Population 22,532 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,455
Median home value$637,300
Median household income$163,115

The median rent in West Springfield, VA is $2,455/month, 55% higher than the Virginia median and 74% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $637,300, 92% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $163,115 a year, 75% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $98,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,223/mo

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West Springfield vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

West SpringfieldVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$2,455$1,579$1,413
Median home value$637,300$383,700$332,700
Median household income$163,115$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate84.9%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher64.5%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate1.9%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.7%4.3%5.2%
Work from home26.1%18.3%15.1%
Median age39.639.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in West Springfield, VA?

The median gross rent in West Springfield, VA is $2,455 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in West Springfield, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $98,200 a year in gross income.

Is West Springfield, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 74% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.9 times the median household income.

Other cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Chesapeake, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373Arlington, VARent $2,322 · Income $142,114Norfolk, VARent $1,321 · Income $66,109Richmond, VARent $1,372 · Income $64,587Newport News, VARent $1,339 · Income $69,634

Cities with a similar cost of living

Morgan Hill, CARent $2,474 · Income $163,920Redmond, WARent $2,409 · Income $162,560Northbrook, ILRent $2,463 · Income $157,782El Dorado Hills, CARent $2,552 · Income $165,349Highlands Ranch, CORent $2,531 · Income $159,307Wilmington, MARent $2,394 · Income $168,152

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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