Living in Western Springs, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Western Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Western Springs has 13,446 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $230,255 (176% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $739,400, the median rent is $2,006/month.
Western Springs at a glance
- Population
- 13,446
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $230,255State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $739,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,006/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Western Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 176% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Western Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Western Springs the median home value is $739,400, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,006 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,998 a month in housing costs.
Western Springs median household income
The median household income in Western Springs is $230,255 and the income per person is $104,158. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Western Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,544
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.00
Western Springs demographics
- Population
- 13,446
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 4,471
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Western Springs ›
Education in Western Springs
83.8% of adults 25 and older in Western Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 35.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Western Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.2%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 11.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Western Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| McCook | 268 | $62,375 | $332,100 | $1,295 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
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What is the median household income in Western Springs, IL?
The median household income in Western Springs is $230,255, 176% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Western Springs?
The median home value in Western Springs is $739,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Western Springs?
The median gross rent in Western Springs is $2,006 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Western Springs, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 176% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Western Springs?
The median age in Western Springs is 41.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Western Springs?
The average commute to work in Western Springs is 31 minutes; 31.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Western Springs?
The unemployment rate in Western Springs is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Western Springs?
83.8% of adults in Western Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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