Apartments for rent in Springfield, VA

A small city in Virginia, Springfield has slightly more than 30,000 residents. Retirees can expect to feel right at home, as they account for 17% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Home ownership is more common than renting in Springfield, and 36% of residents rent. The average rent for Springfield is $482/month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Springfield has a high concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Springfield. The four most common are retail, scientific, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 23% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $106K, Springfield workers bring in more than the average Virginia resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Springfield has an average commute time of about 33 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 42% of workers, while public transit is used by only 4% of the population. Relatively few residents walk to work.