At a Glance
Median Income
$218,839
$99,823 per capita
Home Value
$691,300
Zillow: $839,910
Median Rent
$1,932/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.0%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Western Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Western Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Western Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Western Springs residents earn a median household income of $218,839 , which is 191% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,823. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Western Springs is $691,300 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $839,910. Median rent is $1,932/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Western Springs reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 973/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
82.0% of adults in Western Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Western Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,353
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density4,786/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$218,839
Per Capita$99,823
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$691,300
Rent$1,932
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$839,910
Housing Units4,643
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property973/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation660 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.0%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+35.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Western Springs was built in 1960.
11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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