Fairfax County, Virginia

Living in West Springfield, VA

Among Fairfax County's 16 largest communities, West Springfield has the second-most townhouses (38% townhouses). With about 23,400 residents, it's Fairfax County's 14th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $637K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,455; per month
Own their home: 85%; of households
Nearest Metro: 3.1 mi; Franconia-Springfield

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in West Springfield is valued at $637K, below the Fairfax County median of $733K — around the middle of the 16 Fairfax County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,455 a month (county: $2,276).

Housing here is mostly houses — 46% detached and 38% townhouses — with 16% in condo and apartment buildings. Most homes are owner-occupied (85%, against 69% across Fairfax County). The typical home was built in 1974, older than the Fairfax County median of 1983.

West Springfield has no Metro station of its own; the closest is Franconia-Springfield (Blue Line), about 3.1 miles away. VRE commuter trains stop at Rolling Road, about 2.3 miles away. Of workers here, 8% take public transit (above the Fairfax County rate of 5%) and 26% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 46%
Townhouses 38%
2–9 unit buildings 5%
10+ unit buildings 11%

Residents: 23,369; 2020 Census
Homes: 8,387; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1974; median year
Avg. commute: 32 min; one way
Transit commuters: 8%; of workers
Work from home: 26%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 22; Fairfax County: 27

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Tysons: 10 mi
Downtown D.C.: 14 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 17 mi
Dulles Airport: 18 mi
Fort Meade: 35 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in West Springfield: common questions.

Is West Springfield a city? What county is it in?

No — West Springfield is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has no city government of its own; Fairfax County provides local services, and the mailing-address “West Springfield” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in West Springfield?

$637K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $733K across Fairfax County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current West Springfield market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in West Springfield?

85% of households own their home and 15% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 69% owners across Fairfax County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific West Springfield home.

How far is West Springfield from downtown D.C.?

West Springfield is about 14 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 32 minutes.

Which schools serve West Springfield?

Public schools are assigned by home address. West Springfield is served by Fairfax County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Springfield?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 22 (Fairfax County: 27); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for West Springfield?

Yes: Virginia Housing — the state housing agency's first-time buyer loans and down-payment assistance. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Is West Springfield the same as Springfield?

No. West Springfield and Springfield are separate communities in the Census Bureau's records — see the Springfield page for its own numbers. Mailing addresses often cross these lines, so Fred checks the exact location of any home you're considering.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in West Springfield?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your West Springfield real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in West Springfield, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in West Springfield, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent West Springfield sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares West Springfield with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

West Springfield and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Burke is about 2.1 miles away, Springfield is about 2.2 miles away, Annandale is about 4.3 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
West Springfield	23,369	$637K	$2,455	85%	Mostly houses	32 min
Burke	42,312	$748K	$2,894	90%	Single-family	29 min
Springfield	31,339	$640K	$2,656	66%	Mostly houses	29 min
Annandale	43,363	$681K	$1,933	65%	Mostly houses	27 min
Lincolnia	22,922	$647K	$2,141	57%	Mixed	28 min
West Falls Church	30,243	$707K	$2,066	67%	Single-family	29 min
Bailey's Crossroads	24,749	$417K	$2,021	48%	Condos & apartments	28 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about West Springfield?

Ask Fred for a current West Springfield market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

Request the West Springfield market report Compare Fairfax County

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.