How many renters in West Springfield, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±10.1 points) of renting households in West Springfield, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.1% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Springfield
| Share of income spent on rent | West Springfield | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±6.3 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.7% (±3.6 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.8% (±7.3 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±6.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±4.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.1% (±9.1 points) | 36.3% | 39.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
West Springfield against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| West Springfield | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±10.1 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.1% (±9.1 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±2.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $120,125 (±$28,067) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,455 (±$188) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In West Springfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fairfax County (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairfax County, West Springfield ranks 34 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 250 of 459.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near West Springfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield | — | 44.4% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Ravensworth | 1.9 mi | 87.1% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park | 2.0 mi | 87.9% (±38.9 points) | Higher |
| Burke | 2.1 mi | 40.4% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 2.2 mi | 60.3% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| North Springfield | 2.3 mi | 61.1% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington Forest | 2.6 mi | 38.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 3.2 mi | 18.5% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| South Run | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±53.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newington, VA (18.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kings Park, VA (87.9%), Springfield, VA (60.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Huntington | 46.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 29 | Vienna | 46.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 30 | Hybla Valley | 45.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Burke Centre | 45.3% (±9.4 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Lake Barcroft | 45.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 33 | West Falls Church | 44.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 34 | West Springfield | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 35 | Groveton | 43.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 36 | Rose Hill | 42.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 37 | Union Mill | 42.1% (±69.5 points) |
| 38 | Seven Corners | 41.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 39 | McNair | 41.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 40 | Belle Haven (community) | 41.2% (±13.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Springfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Springfield
Are renters in West Springfield rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in West Springfield pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in West Springfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Springfield, VA spends 28.2% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Springfield CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Springfield CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Springfield CDP, Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Springfield CDP, Virginia (place:84976, in state:51).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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