Western Springs, IL
Living in Western Springs
Bikeability
83
Walkability
77
Commute
25
Public Transit
87
Affordability
1
Public Safety
73
Airports
95
Hospitals
49
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
13k
Population
+615 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
78%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
85%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate7%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree44%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$175k
Median Household Income
+$42k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more40%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office22%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$610k
Median Home Value
+$52k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k
Median Monthly Rent
+$228 (2010–19)
92%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas94%
Crime
Violent Crime in Western Springs
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Western Springs
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western Springs
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Western Springs, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Western Springs, IL
St John of the Cross Parish School
0 miles, SE
Montessori School of Western Springs
1 miles, NW
Creative World Montessori School
1 miles, E
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Western Springs, IL
Elmhurst College
7 miles, N
National University of Health Sciences
7 miles, NW
Dominican University
8 miles, NE
Concordia University-Chicago
8 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Western Springs, IL
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
1 miles, W
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW
Loyola University Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Western Springs, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
12 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
67 miles, NW
General Mitchell International Airport
79 miles, N