salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,920 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 119 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Springfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Springfield
| Size | West Springfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,647 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,241 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,404 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West 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 West Springfield, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Springfield
Life in West Springfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Springfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,124 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $637,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Springfield, VA?
Renting in West Springfield costs a median of about $2,298 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in West Springfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,920 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Springfield cheap or expensive?
West Springfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $175,920. It ranks 119th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Springfield?
The median homeowner in West Springfield pays $6,259 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Springfield?
The median home value in West Springfield is $637,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,532 people live in West Springfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.