West Springfield, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Springfield, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,545 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4655.4 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,558 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Springfield grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,545 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Springfield is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.2% of residents. That is 1.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,646 20.6% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,780 21.2% -1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,998 22.2% +1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,749 16.6% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in West Springfield and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.5% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
West Springfield has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $163,306 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.61% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Springfield is about 75% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $557,240 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,455 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Springfield is about 18.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,455 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Springfield spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 258 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.9 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 258 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,987 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.1% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,604 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,941 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Springfield is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Springfield has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
West Springfield has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
West Springfield, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Springfield, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield, VA | 22,545 | $163,306 #2/2 | $557,240 #2/2 | 30.9 min #2/2 |
| Burke, VA | 44,188 | $185,486 | $591,229 | 30.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Springfield, Virginia.
How big is West Springfield, Virginia by population?
About 22,545 people live in West Springfield, Virginia, in 7,558 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 38.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is West Springfield, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, West Springfield, Virginia has 4,655 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 54 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in West Springfield, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($557,240 against $163,306), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,455 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in West Springfield, Virginia?
Unemployment in West Springfield, Virginia is only 1.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in West Springfield, Virginia?
58.3% of adults in West Springfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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