City profile

Springfield, VA

Fairfax County · Population 31,154

Climate B-Cost D-Safety CHealthcare ACulture D+Outdoors BHazard risk C-Taxes C+

Springfield is a town in Fairfax County, VA with about 31,154 residents and a typical home value near $640,000. It is 8 miles from Alexandria, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.

Climate

Climate type

Four seasons

Winter avg

37°F

Summer avg

79°F

Sunny days / yr

205

Home prices & cost of living

Median home price

$640,300

Typical monthly housing

$3,964

Cost of living (100 = U.S.)

129

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Taxes

Property tax
0.91%
State income tax (top)
5.75%
Social Security
Not taxed
Pensions
Partly exempt
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
5.77%

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively High · county score 95/100

Top hazards: Winter weather, Lightning, Heat wave

Nearest major airport

9 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

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Political lean (2024 county vote)

Leans Democratic · 66% Democratic / 31% Republican

Community

Population

31,154

Black population

10.5%

County

Fairfax County

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2025–2026 trends

2026 market trends

  • ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)

Highlights

  • About 31,154 residents
  • Typical home value about $640,000
  • 8 miles from Alexandria, VA

Trade-offs

  • Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city

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