Springfield, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 30,484.
Population change since 2000: +0.2%
Males: 15,083  (49.5%)
Females: 15,401  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22150.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $117,597 (it was $69,640 in 2000)
Springfield:

$117,597
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,793 (it was $27,807 in 2000)

Springfield CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $619,430 (it was $184,600 in 2000)
Springfield:

$619,430
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $579,985; detached houses: $601,586; townhouses or other attached units: $508,975; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $413,875

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,417.

March 2022 cost of living index in Springfield: 168.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.2%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.9% for Black residents, 15.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.5% for other race residents, 20.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Springfield, VA (2022)
    • 10,61034.4%White alone
    • 9,40430.5%Asian alone
    • 5,78418.8%Hispanic
    • 3,79412.3%Black alone
    • 1,0683.5%Two or more races
    • 2290.7%Other race alone
    • 420.1%American Indian alone

Races in Springfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 75 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, Virginia as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Springfield is 401 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Springfield, VA City Guides:

Ancestries: American (8.1%), Ethiopian (3.8%), English (2.9%), Irish (2.2%), German (2.2%), African (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 9.76 square miles.

Population density: 3,125 people per square mile   (average).

Springfield, Virginia map

12,538 residents are foreign born (22.2% Asia, 10.2% Latin America, 6.0% Africa).

This place:

40.7%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,984 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,993 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Annandale, VA (3.6 miles , pop. 54,994).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (12.4 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (137.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

North Springfield, VA (1.4 miles ),
Franconia, VA (1.5 miles ),
Ravensworth, VA (1.6 miles ),
Kingstowne, VA (1.6 miles ),
West Springfield, VA (1.7 miles ),
Lincolnia, VA (1.7 miles ),
Annandale, VA (1.9 miles ),
Kings Park, VA (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.79 N, Longitude: 77.18 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +5,956 (+19.3%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 4,206 (27.6%)

Distribution of median household income in Springfield, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Springfield, VA in 2022

Property values in Springfield, VA

Springfield satellite photo by USGS

Springfield tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Virginia:

2.7%
Historical population in Springfield, VA
Historical housing units in Springfield, VA
Most common industries in Springfield, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.6%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Educational services (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.0%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Springfield, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Computer specialists (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (8.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (2.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Computer specialists (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)

Average climate in Springfield, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Springfield, Virginia average temperatures Springfield, Virginia average precipitation Springfield, Virginia humidity Springfield, Virginia wind speed Springfield, Virginia snowfall Springfield, Virginia sunshine Springfield, Virginia clear and cloudy days

Springfield, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 95.4. This is worse than average.

City:

95.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.327. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.327
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 12.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.9
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.189. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.189
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 0.00212. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00212
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Springfield-area historical tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Springfield place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Springfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 73.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.2 miles away from Springfield center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Springfield center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 122.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 252.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fairfax County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Springfield topographic map

Main business address for: VERSAR INC (SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES).

Hospitals and medical centers in Springfield:

  • GREENSPRING HOSPICE (7414 SPRING VILLAGE DRIVE)
  • GREENSPRING VILLAGE (7470 SPRING VILLAGE DR)
  • CDC - SPRINGFIELD (8350 A TRAFORD LN)
  • AMERICARE IN HOME NURSING (6800 BACKLICK ROAD, SUITE 200)
  • GOODHEART HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES (5411-E BACKLICK RD SUITE 100)
  • GREENSPRING VILLAGE HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (7414 SPRING VILLAGE DRIVE)
  • LIGHTHOUSE HEALTHCARE INC (5427-A BACKLICK ROAD)
  • PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA (7830 BACKLICK ROAD SUITE 401)

Amtrak stations near Springfield:

  • 7 miles: LORTON (AUTO-TRAIN) (LORTON, 8006 LORTON RD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 7 miles: ALEXANDRIA (110 CALLAHAN DR.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: WOODBRIDGE (1040 EXPRESS WAY) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

College/University in Springfield:

  • ITT Technical Institute-Springfield (Full-time enrollment: 713; Location: 7300 Boston Blvd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.itt-tech.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Springfield:

  • Northern Virginia Community College (about 5 miles; Annandale, VA; Full-time enrollment: 35,721)
  • Medtech Institute (about 6 miles; Falls Church, VA; FT enrollment: 2,900)
  • George Mason University (about 8 miles; Fairfax, VA; FT enrollment: 26,002)
  • Marymount University (about 9 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 3,361)
  • Strayer University-Virginia (about 9 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 7,005)
  • Stratford University (about 10 miles; Fairfax, VA; FT enrollment: 2,570)
  • Georgetown University (about 11 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 12,535)

Public high schools in Springfield:

  • WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH (Students: 2,251, Location: 6100 ROLLING RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • LEE HIGH (Students: 1,921, Location: 6540 FRANCONIA RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • KEY CENTER (Students: 113, Location: 6404 FRANCONIA RD, Grades: PK-12)

Private high schools in Springfield:

  • AL-QALAM SCHOOL OF VIRGINIA (Students: 188, Location: 6666 COMMERCE ST, Grades: PK-11)
  • BEST ACADEMY (Students: 147, Location: 9001 BRADDOCK RD STE 200, Grades: 1-12)
  • ACCOTINK ACADEMY (Students: 105, Location: 8519 TUTTLE RD, Grades: UG-12)
  • THE GW COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 50, Location: 9001 BRADDOCK ROAD SUITE 111, Grades: 9-12)
  • ACCOTINK ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER (Students: 28, Location: 8519 TUTTLE RD BLDG B, Grades: 6-12)
  • THE DOMINION SCHOOL (Students: 16, Location: 8000 FORBES PL STE 102, Grades: 8-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Springfield:

Private elementary/middle schools in Springfield:

  • IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 680, Location: 6915 BRADDOCK RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST BERNADETTE SCHOOL (Students: 507, Location: 7602 OLD KEENE MILL RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 199, Location: 5225 BACKLICK RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY (Students: 64, Location: 5236 BACKLICK RD, Grades: PK-3)
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Notable locations in Springfield: Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (A), Springfield Station (B), Shirley Edsall Industrial Park (C), Franconia - Springfield Virginia Railway Express Station (D), Commerce Plaza (E), Springfield Industrial Center (F), Loisdale Centre (G), Springfield Commons (H), Best Buy Metro Center (I), Edsall Station (J), Southern Industrial Park (K), Shirley-Edsall Industrial Park (L), Shirley Industrial Park (M), Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Logistics Distribution Center (N), Richard Byrd Library (O), Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Station 22 Springfield (P), Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Station 26 Edsall Road (Q), Virginia State Police Division 7 Area 48 Office (R), General Services Administration Storage Depot (S). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Springfield Mall Regional Shopping Center (1), Concord Shopping Center (2), Tower Shopping Center (3), Springfield Mall Square Shopping Center (4), Springfield Garden Shopping Center (5), Backlick Shopping Center (6), Springfield Plaza Shopping Center (7), Lee Shopping Center (8), Brookfield Plaza Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Springfield: VERSAR INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Springfield include: Jordan Korean Baptist Church (A), Concilio Pentecostal Alfa and Omega (B), Springfield Christian Church (C), Central Christian Church (D), Columbia Church (E), Grace Presbyterian Church (F), First Baptist of Springfield Church (G), Metropolitan Open Bible Church (H), Immanuel Bible Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lehigh Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Turkeycock Run (A), Indian Run (B), Calamo Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Springfield include: Franconia Forest Park (1), Loisdale Park (2), Hooes Road Park (3), Franconia Park (4), Trailside Park (5), Brookfield Park (6), Backlick Stream Valley Park (7), Bren Mar Park (8), Deerlick Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Advance Auto Parts (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 8042 Rolling Road), Fairfax County - Libraries- Regional Libraries- Community Libraries- Richard (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 7250 Commerce Street), Christian Heritage Tours Inc (Tours & Charters; 6957 Forest Dew Court), Blue Ridge Limousine & Tour Service Inc (Tours & Charters; 7504 Inzer Street).

Hotels: Best Western Springfield (6721 Commerce Street), Days Inn Springfield Mall (6721 Commerce Street), Hampton Inn Springfield (6550 Loisdale Ct), Comfort Inn (6560 Loisdale Ct), Extended Stayamerica (6800 Metropolitan Centre), Courtyard by Marriott - Springfield (6710 Commerce Street), Days Inn (6721 Commerce Street).

Court: Fairfax County Government - Purchasing & Supply Management Department- Central Recei (6800 Industrial Road).

Birthplace of: Robert Girardi - Novelist, Brian Carroll - Major League Soccer player (DC United, born: Jul 20, 1981), C.J. Vick - College basketball player (Quinnipiac Bobcats), Chris Goodin - College basketball player (Radford Highlanders), Jamie Holmes - Major League Soccer player (New England, born: Apr 4, 1983), Pat Carroll (soccer) - Soccer defender, Ross Condon - College basketball player (Villanova Wildcats).

Fairfax County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.0 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.5%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Springfield in 2010:

  • 208 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 15 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in Springfield in 2000:

  • 139 people in nursing homes
  • 9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally ill

Banks with most branches in Springfield (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Springfield Branch, Central Springfield Branch, Saratoga Branch, Cardinal Forest Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: West Springfield Branch, Springfield Va Branch, Huntsman Square Branch, Bland Street Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Capital One, National Association: Old Keene Mill Rd Branch, Saratoga Shopping Center Branch, Commerce Street Branch. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: West Springfield Branch, Springfield Plaza Branch, Kings Park Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Union First Market Bank: West Springfield Branch at 5803 Rolling Road, branch established on 1986/10/06; Central Branch at 6975-A Springfield Boulevard, branch established on 1990/04/30. Info updated 2011/08/16: Bank assets: $3,888.6 mil, Deposits: $3,181.6 mil, headquarters in Richmond, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 99 total offices, Holding Company: Union First Market Bankshares Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Greenspring Village Branch at 7440 Spring Village Drive, branch established on 1998/11/17; Greenspring Village 2 Branch at 7430 Spring Village Drive, branch established on 2007/09/17. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • SunTrust Bank: Springfield Branch at 7205 Commerce Street, branch established on 1965/12/15; West Springfield Branch at 6216 Rolling Road, branch established on 1959/01/01. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company: Springfield Branch at 6200 Backlick Road, branch established on 2000/10/24. Info updated 2010/05/12: Bank assets: $2,461.7 mil, Deposits: $2,022.3 mil, headquarters in Alexandria, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices
  • United Central Bank: Brandon Avenue at 6400 Brandon Avenue, branch established on 2006/09/01. Info updated 2009/08/04: Bank assets: $2,348.5 mil, Deposits: $2,060.1 mil, headquarters in Garland, TX, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Springfield:

Marital status in Springfield, VA
  • Never married: 33.9%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Springfield:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.3
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Springfield
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Neighborhoods in Springfield:

(Springfield, Virginia Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Springfield, VA (based on Fairfax County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic184,18329
Evangelical Protestant103,522316
Mainline Protestant100,525146
Other91,925119
Orthodox4,6948
Black Protestant1,5099
None595,368-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 182
Fairfax County:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 130
Fairfax County:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 163
Fairfax County:

1.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 693
Fairfax County:

6.90 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.2%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Fairfax County:

22.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fairfax County:

27.6%
State:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.0%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.7%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.8
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Springfield:

18.8%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Springfield:

12.9%
Virginia:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Springfield:

6.8
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Springfield:

30.5%
Virginia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Springfield:

57.0%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.7%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Springfield, VA Residents

8.87% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($108,323 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.87%
Virginia average:

10.16%

0.19% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,634 average AGI)
Fairfax County:

0.19%
Virginia average:

0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Arlington County, VA  0.98% ($117,327 average AGI)
from Alexandria city, VA  0.82% ($96,251)
from Loudoun County, VA  0.62% ($107,326)


10.12% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($118,643 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.12%
Virginia average:

10.20%

0.16% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,238 average AGI)
Fairfax County:

0.16%
Virginia average:

0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Loudoun County, VA  1.16% ($120,210 average AGI)
to Prince William County, VA  1.14% ($81,390)
to Arlington County, VA  0.63% ($89,661)
Businesses in Springfield, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven7Kmart1
AT&T3LensCrafters1
Advance Auto Parts1Macy's1
American Eagle Outfitters1Marriott3
Arby's1MasterBrand Cabinets4
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1McDonald's5
Barnes & Noble1Men's Wearhouse1
Baskin-Robbins2Motel 61
Bath & Body Works1Motherhood Maternity1
Bed Bath & Beyond1New Balance1
Best Western1New York & Co1
Budget Car Rental1Nike4
Burger King1Nissan1
Buybuy BABY1Old Navy1
CVS3Outback1
Caribou Coffee1Outback Steakhouse1
Catherines1Papa John's Pizza1
Charlotte Russe1Payless2
Chipotle2Penske1
Comfort Inn1PetSmart1
Costco1Pier 1 Imports1
Cricket Wireless1Pizza Hut1
Curves2Popeyes3
DHL2Quiznos2
Dairy Queen2RadioShack2
Decora Cabinetry2Rite Aid1
Domino's Pizza3Safeway1
DressBarn2Sears2
Dressbarn2Sephora1
Dunkin Donuts3Spencer Gifts1
Express1Sprint Nextel1
Extended Stay America1Staples1
FedEx21Starbucks4
Finish Line1Subaru1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Subway8
Foot Locker1T-Mobile4
Ford1T.G.I. Driday's1
Forever 211Taco Bell1
GNC2Talbots1
GameStop2Target1
Giant5The Limited1
Gymboree1Toyota1
H&R Block2Toys"R"Us1
Hilton3Trader Joe's1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul1
Home Depot1UPS13
Hot Topic1Vans2
Houlihan's1Verizon Wireless1
IHOP1Victoria's Secret1
JCPenney1Volkswagen1
Jones New York1Vons1
Journeys1Walgreens1
KFC1Whole Foods Market1

Strongest AM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WKDL (730 AM; 8 kW; ALEXANDRIA, VA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALEXANDRIA LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WFAX (1220 AM; 5 kW; FALLS CHURCH, VA; Owner: NEWCOMB BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WABS (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WZHF (1390 AM; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WDCT (1310 AM; 5 kW; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, LTD.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWZZ (104.1 FM; WALDORF, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Springfield:

  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • W42BE (Channel 42; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAIRFAX LOW POWER CO.)
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Springfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 246Number of bridges
  • 3,937ft / 1,200mTotal length
  • $200,962,000Total costs
  • 15,182,879Total average daily traffic
  • 457,406Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Springfield, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 221960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 421990-1999
  • 1332000-2009
  • 322010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Springfield, VA
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED226$306,997231$265,840675$280,09022$132,5911$1,528,25052$226,9100$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED13$299,16918$255,02962$307,4472$202,7900$08$227,4780$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED38$308,52444$274,439222$305,64719$112,8280$016$237,8421$3,610
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN33$325,43145$281,132162$298,3169$195,8711$1,833,90017$253,5350$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS11$315,53010$279,53357$310,7292$230,4650$05$273,1260$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4201.00 , 4210.00, 4306.00, 4307.00, 4316.00, 4524.00, 4525.00, 4526.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED46$293,84912$314,7551$238,660
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED25$274,2477$276,5430$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$281,9706$365,7000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$289,5603$269,3800$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$355,3900$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 4201.00 , 4210.00, 4306.00, 4307.00, 4316.00, 4524.00, 4525.00, 4526.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Springfield, VA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Springfield, VA - Value

2009 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2009 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 148. The highest number of fires - 208 took place in 2010, and the least - 39 in 2009. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Springfield, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.7%), and Outside Fires (35.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Springfield, VA
    • 58739.7%Structure Fires
    • 52635.5%Outside Fires
    • 30620.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 614.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Springfield, VA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Springfield, Virginia:

  • Hilton - Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Rd, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 971-8900
  • Wingate by Wyndham, 6550 Loisdale Ct, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 924-9444, Fax: (703) 647-4050
  • Best Western Springfield, 6721 Commerce St, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 922-6100, Fax: (703) 922-0708
  • Comfort Inn Springfield, 6560 Loisdale Ct, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 922-9000, Fax: (703) 647-4060
  • Towneplace Suites Springfield, 6245 Brandon Ave, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 569-8060, Fax: (703) 569-8061
  • Extended Stay America - Washington, DC. - Springfield, 6800 Metropolitan Center Dr, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 822-0992, Fax: (703) 822-0875
  • Red Roof Inn Springfield, 6868 Springfield Blvd, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 644-5311
  • Residence Inn By Marriott Springfield Old Keene Mill, 6412 Backlick Rd, Springfield, Virginia 22150 , Phone: (703) 644-0020
  • 3 other hotels and motels
All 11 fire-safe hotels and motels in Springfield, Virginia
Most common first names in Springfield, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary31080.7 years
John27073.5 years
William25574.6 years
James20072.2 years
Robert19671.1 years
Charles13674.7 years
Margaret13579.9 years
George12078.3 years
Helen11982.7 years
Dorothy11080.5 years
Most common last names in Springfield, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith8276.4 years
Johnson5973.9 years
Jones4579.4 years
Miller4377.7 years
Brown4280.0 years
Nguyen3773.0 years
Davis3676.2 years
Anderson3578.5 years
Moore3175.2 years
Thompson3179.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Springfield, VA
  • 66.0%Utility gas
  • 30.4%Electricity
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Springfield, VA
  • 50.5%Electricity
  • 45.3%Utility gas
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Springfield compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other services, except public administration (population 5,000+)"
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  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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