salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. Most homes (83.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,280 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 120 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Springfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Springfield
| Size | North Springfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,732 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Springfield overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Springfield, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Springfield
Life in North Springfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Springfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,201 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $649,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Springfield, VA?
Renting in North Springfield costs a median of about $2,307 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in North Springfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,280 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Springfield cheap or expensive?
North Springfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $140,636. It ranks 120th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Springfield?
The median homeowner in North Springfield pays $6,382 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is North Springfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Springfield?
The median home value in North Springfield is $649,700, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,050 people live in North Springfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.