Springfield is located in the southeast portion of Fairfax County, about 13 miles from the nation's capitol. West Springfield, Franconia, Burke and Newington are neighboring communities considered to be part of greater Springfield. The Army's Fort Belvoir is just south of town and Alexandria, with its historic Old Town, is northeast. The United States Capitol, the White House, and the home of George Washington are all just minutes away. Springfield and its surrounding areas offer the excitement, culture, and opportunities of a fast-growing, lively, metropolitan area.
From its beautiful and plentiful parks to its numerous RECenters and community centers, Fairfax County is the perfect place to have fun, relax and learn something new. For more than 50 years, our Park Authority has been protecting and preserving our precious natural resources, ensuring that everyone will be able to appreciate and enjoy them. In addition to the major parks, there are also nature centers, historic sites, and many golf courses to experience and explore.
Springfield offers events and attractions ranging from multi-cultural activities, historical attractions, and sporting events to a vast array of shopping and year-round recreational opportunities. Take advantage of the superb outdoor activities, everything from canoeing to golf, outdoor concerts, cycling and boating to bird watching.
Housing Cost
There is housing stock ranging from postwar to currently under construction. Abundant facilities include Lake Accotink, a 70-acre lake on over 400 acres of parkland.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $472,207
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $469,682; Detached houses: $466,537; Townhouses or other attached units: $532,666; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $385,357; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $539,764; Mobile homes: $98,750
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 31,513. Springfield covers 9.76 square miles.
Weather
Springfield, VA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Springfield is 45.12 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.60 Inches.
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