Living in Willow Springs, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Springs has 5,868 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $103,583 (24% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $378,300, the median rent is $1,463/month.
Willow Springs at a glance
- Population
- 5,868
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $103,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $378,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,463/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Willow Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Willow Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Springs the median home value is $378,300, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,321 a month in housing costs.
Willow Springs median household income
The median household income in Willow Springs is $103,583 and the income per person is $57,333. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Willow Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,602
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.33
Willow Springs demographics
- Population
- 5,868
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 2,518
- Foreign-born
- 20.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Springs ›
Education in Willow Springs
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Willow Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Willow Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs | 5,868 | $103,583 | $378,300 | $1,463 |
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Hickory Hills | 14,526 | $77,262 | $288,000 | $1,145 |
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Palos Hills | 18,081 | $83,533 | $279,200 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Springs, IL?
The median household income in Willow Springs is $103,583, 24% 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 Willow Springs?
The median home value in Willow Springs is $378,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Willow Springs?
The median gross rent in Willow Springs is $1,463 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Willow Springs, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Willow Springs?
The median age in Willow Springs is 42.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Willow Springs?
The average commute to work in Willow Springs is 28 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Springs?
The unemployment rate in Willow Springs is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Springs?
37.9% of adults in Willow 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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