Cost of Living in North Springfield, VA

Population 7,511 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

193
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Springfield's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $630,000 for a typical home, 107% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $124,118 that put it in the upper third of the state.

North Springfield sits roughly 6 miles west of Alexandria — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 207
Rent 173

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Springfield

The median home value in North Springfield is $630,300 — 107% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,272/month, 73% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $124,118/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 67.8°F and lows of 50.9°F, with about 13.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, North Springfield has a cost of living index of 193 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 93% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$630,300
107% above avg
Median Rent
$2,272/mo
73% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 78.1%
Renter-occupied 21.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,272
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,886/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.9%
Carpooled
16.0%
Public transit
6.1%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
16.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$124,118
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,627
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.2%
Graduate degree 15.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 36.7
Female median age 35.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
67.8°F
Avg Low
50.9°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 454857687785908881695849
Low °F 303239485868727164524235
Precip" 2.862.623.503.213.944.204.333.253.933.662.913.41
Snow" 4.95.02.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.11.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
222
Max AQI recorded
216
PM2.5 days
130
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Springfield, VA?

North Springfield has a cost index of 193 (100 = national average). It is 93% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Springfield, VA?

The median gross rent in North Springfield is $2,272 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Springfield?

The median home value in North Springfield is $630,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Springfield?

The median household income in North Springfield is $124,118 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Springfield, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Springfield is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is North Springfield, VA affordable?

North Springfield is above average in cost of living, with an index of 193 — about 93% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Springfield?

North Springfield has average high temperatures of 67.8°F and average lows of 50.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Average annual snowfall is 13.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Springfield at a Glance

Population
7,511
Median Income
$124,118
Home Value
$630,300
Median Rent
$2,272/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
67.8°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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