Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move
Hey everyone, Been living here since 2020. With a population of 13,353, Western Springs is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The school system varies a lot by neig...
Longtime lurker here, Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Hey folks, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,932 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 13,353 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots?
Hey folks, Median household income is $218,839, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $691,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Western Springs sits at 22.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Peop...
Longtime lurker here, With a population of 13,353, Western Springs is a small town. Poverty rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,932 for rent here. Rent is about $1,932/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Western Springs sits at 22.3 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has impro...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Chicago and Poverty rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,353, Western Springs is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Western Springs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...
Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $218,839, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Western Springs sits at 22.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $691,300 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some get...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and With a population of 13,353, Western Springs is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in...