Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to West Springfield, VA
$637,300Median home value
Fairfax CountyArea
Washington, D.C. commuteCommute profile
About West Springfield
An established suburban community in central Fairfax County, built out in the 1960s-80s with colonials, ramblers, and split-levels on generous wooded lots. Lake Accotink and Burke Lake anchor its outdoor life, and the West Springfield High School pyramid is well regarded. It draws federal workers and a stable, green suburb with real Metro access nearby.
Home prices in West Springfield
The median home value in West Springfield is $637,300.
Top places in West Springfield
- Lake Accotink Park — the 493-acre county park at the community's edge
- Burke Lake Park — the 888-acre park with lake and trails, 10 minutes west
- Springfield Town Center — the region's mall, 10 minutes east
- Franconia-Springfield Metro — Blue Line station, 10 minutes east
- Hidden Pond Nature Center — trails nearby
Commuting from West Springfield
- Downtown D.C. is about 35-45 minutes via Metro's Blue Line from Franconia-Springfield.
- Reagan National Airport is roughly 25 minutes northeast.
- I-95, the Beltway, and the Fairfax County Parkway are the main corridors.
West Springfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Springfield, VA?
The median home value in West Springfield is $637,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from West Springfield, VA?
Downtown D.C. is about 35-45 minutes via Metro's Blue Line from Franconia-Springfield.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.