Located in gorgeous Faifax County, the Virginia city of West Springfield has been serving as the perfect residential get-a-way for people that work in nearby major urban centers. Situated within the busy Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, residents of West Springfield are able to get to the major cities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in just a short trip. However, despite the many attractions and amenities that make these cities great, sometimes a person just wants to live in a small community that prides itself on its friendliness.

West Springfield is one such place and is the type of city where everybody knows each other's names. According to the 2000 census, West Springfield has a total population of 28,378. However, this number is sure to rise as people working within the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area realize the many features of West Springfield.

Featuring safe neighborhoods that are full of beautiful homes, West Springfield is the type of place that any kid would love to grow up in. An affluent community with an excellent school system, West Springfield is also renowned for its extensive park system. With its small town charm and friendliness, West Springfield also benefits from its close proximity to some of Virginia's largest cities. Less than 20 miles away from Washington, D.C., West Springfield is also less than three miles away from Burke.