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Willow Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,871 Population 1,415/sq mi density
$103,429 Median Income $57,082 per capita
$370,900 Home Value $378,484 Zillow
$1,328 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 937 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,429 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$370,900 home value, $1,328/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Springs, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,429
38% above
$57,082 per capita
Home Value
$370,900
32% above
Zillow: $378,484
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
14% above
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
16% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Willow Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Willow Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
138%
Home Value
132%
Rent
114%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Springs residents earn a median household income of $103,429 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,082. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Willow Springs is $370,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,484. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 37.5% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Willow Springs reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 937/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

39.1% of adults in Willow Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow 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

Population5,871
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,429
Per Capita$57,082
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$370,900
Rent$1,328
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$378,484
Housing Units2,631
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property937/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary71/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation590 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Springs was built in 1978.
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.
8.3% 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.