Springfield, Virginia
Springfield is a community of 31,154 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 164 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Regal Kingstowne ScreenX & RPX, Green Spring Gardens Park and Oak Hill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The common definition of Springfield is the four ZIP codes that use Springfield in their mailing addresses (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153). Together, they had a population of 108,621 as of the 2020 Census. (This should not be confused with the narrowly-defined Springfield census-designated place with a population of 31,339.) Springfield is a part of Northern Virginia, the most populous region of the Washington Metropolitan Area.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Strayer University
School · 4.4 mi
Private, for-profit university in the United States
University of Northern Virginia
School · 3.7 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Green Spring Gardens Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Botanical garden in Fairfax County, United States of America
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic home in Annandale, Virginia, USA
Sydenstricker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes164
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
6793 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
First Watch
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Fresh, made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch creations
7027C Manchester Blvd
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.1 mi
6206 Inter Parcel Road, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Johnnys New York Style Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Pizza · 2.0 mi
7011 Manchester Boulevard
Su-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-23:00
La Fiamma Italian Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
6124 Franconia Road, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Maggiano's
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
6804 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Nando's
Restaurant · Chicken, Portuguese · 0.7 mi
6802 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
6910 Braddock Road, Annandale
Mo-Fr 04:00-21:30; Sa,Su 05:00-21:30
Yard House
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
6791 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Sa-We 11:00-23:30, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:30
152 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC SW - Springfield
Motel and hotel
6401 Brandon Avenue, Springfield
Churches and places of worship49
Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
Concilio Pentecostal Alfa and Omega
Church · Pentecostal · 1.3 mi
5528 Hempstead Way, Springfield
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare9
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria
Giant Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
5870 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria
Map of Springfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Reagan Ap Gsn 72405 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Franconia 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Kingstowne 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Lincolnia 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Newington 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Annandale 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Burke 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Rose Hill 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Newington Forest 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Groveton 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Lake Barcroft 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Springfield Town Center and environs, October 24, 2014 - 9, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Total Wine and More outlet in Springfield, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidewalk and shop entrances, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance to El Pollo Campero, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Butcher shop and Subway restaurant, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Locksmith, Veronica's Bakery, and sidewalk, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Space for lease, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Halal Guys at Springfield Plaza, interior, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Counters, The Halal Guys at Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Counter and door, Springfield Plaza Halal Guys, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springfield Plaza Potbelly Sandwich Works in the rain, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior of the Springfield Plaza franchise of The Halal Guys, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interior decor, The Halal Guys at Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of stained glass in window, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bob & Edith's Diner and a variety of other shops, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Relaxation space and walkway to shops, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pediatric Urgent Care and Hard Times Cafe, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lifeway Christian Store, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jewelers and Hair Cuttery, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big blue tarp covering something in the parking lot, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boost! Mobile and other stores, Springfield Plaza, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Music & Arts store, Springfield Plaza, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Keene Mill Road (Virginia State Route 644) as it leaves the Mixing Bowl in Springfield, Virginia, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The start of Old Keene Mill Road (Virginia State Route 644) as it leaves the Mixing Bowl in Springfield, Virginia, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Immanuel Bible Church, Jesse Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Green Spring in Annandale, Virginia - 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OAK HILL ANNANDALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SYDENSTRICKER SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flame Kabob interior with customers, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interior of Flame Kabob with TV showing March Madness, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flame Kabob storefront, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flame Kabob lunch special, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flame Kabob lunch special (cropped), Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Counter, menu, and customers, Flame Kabob, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicken and beef gyro combo with fountain drink, The Halal Guys, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aftermath of lunch at Halal Guys, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicken and beef gyro combo with fountain drink, The Halal Guys (cropped), Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commerce Plaza with a collection of small multiethnic restaurants, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commerce Plaza with a collection of small multiethnic restaurants (cropped), Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 95 - Virginia (4144809008), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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