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Western Springs, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Western Springs contains a population of approximately 12,493.
In Western Springs, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Western Springs, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Western Springs.
In 2000, Western Springs had a median family income of $108,870. The typical family in Western Springs is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Western Springs. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Western Springs. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Western Springs favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $50,350. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Western Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Western Springs, 77% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Western Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Comparing Western Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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