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The U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the home of George Washington are minutes from Springfield, Virginia, an unincorporated community located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Springfield's population is 30,417 according to 2000 U.S. Census figures. Nearly 38% of Springfield residents age 25 and over have bachelor's degrees--a figure much higher than the national average.

Springfield has the feel of a small town, with a farmer's market and a Fall Festival featuring live music, food, and games. It is located at the crossroads of I-95 and the Capital Beltway, which makes it a transportation hub for the area. The Springfield Interchange Improvement Project is rebuilding the interchange to make it safer and more streamlined for the 430,000 vehicles that pass through the area daily.

Residents and area businesses benefit from close proximity to airports, including Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Springfield is also home to a number of major retail centers. The many national and international businesses there create considerable demand for employees in the area. Largest employers include:

• Costco
• Wal-Mart
• Safeway
• Amtrak
• American Red Cross
• JC Penney
• Kohl's

Springfield's proximity to Washington, DC gives its residents the opportunity to attend a number of colleges and universities nearby. Students who wish to remain in the area after graduation should note that the largest business sectors in the Springfield area include services, retail trade, construction, finance, and real estate.

Sources:

• US Census Fact Finder, Springfield, VA
• Greater Springfield Online
• Springfield Interchange Improvement Project

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