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West Springfield Area Facts

  • West Springfield has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Springfield crime rates are 58% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in West Springfield is 38% higher than the Virginia average
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West Springfield, VA: A Very Affluent Virginia Suburb User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in West Springfield might be expensive, but the city has a lot to offer and the price tag is justified. Due to its close proximity to Washington DC, there are a lot of opportunities for work in politics or for private companies that work closely with the government. There ...Read More are also options for school, such as Northern Virginia Community College, if you want to pick up a couple night classes or an extra certification for your job.

The town center has a lot of good stores you can check out. In the summer, the city is pretty busy. You'll be able to check out some summer festivals and parades, which are always fun. If you enjoy outdoor activities, there are a few quality golf courses to choose from. Lake Accotink Park is the best area in West Springfield in my opinion. I visit there often with my dog and it's a great place to exercise too. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Springfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West Springfield Elementrary Playground
      Park Playground
      West Springfield Park
      Kirkwood Playground
      West Springfield Village Park
      Hidden Pond Park
      Cardinal Forest Park
      Rolling Forest Park

      Entertainment

      Carousel
      Paper Moon
      Regal Cinemas
      Go Ape - Treetop Adventure

      Food & Drink

      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      McDonald's
      Panera Bread
      Popeyes
      Subway
      Chipotle
      Popeyes
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Springfield? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in West Springfield.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Springfield? The cost of living in West Springfield is 151/100 - which is 38% higher than Virginia.
      West Springfield
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Springfield? West Springfield crime rates are 796, which are 58% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      796 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 126  

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Springfield? The median income in West Springfield is $127,578 which is 93% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $127,578131% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,22862% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is West Springfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Springfield home prices? West Springfield home prices are $490,100 - which is 97% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $490,100165% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,132125% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does West Springfield have good schools? The West Springfield graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Springfield a good place to live? West Springfield has an overall rating of 90% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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