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Western Springs, IL


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Western Springs, Illinois

Introduction to Western Springs, Illinois

Western Springs, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois 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.

Western Springs History

The village was incorporated in 1886 by a small farming community. Soon, Swedish immigrants started moving in. In the late 1880s, John Charles Vaughan started building greenhouses in the village. Consequently, the village of Western Springs became known for its production and export of high-quality seeds.

Western Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Thomas Ford Memorial Library
  • Garden Market Shopping Center
  • Western Springs Village Hall
  • All Saints Episcopal Church
  • Rock Springs Park

Things To Do in Western Springs

The village boasts of a number of beautiful parks, such as Ridge Acres Park, Ridgewood Park, Rock Springs Park and Springdale Park. These parks are ideal picnic spots. The Garden Market Shopping Center is also a popular shopping spot.

Western Springs Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Chicago Midway International Airport.

Western Springs Higher Education

Elmhurst College and Moraine Valley Community College provide higher education to the people of Western Springs.

High Points

Western Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestern Springs Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestern Springs People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWestern Springs College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWestern Springs Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWestern Springs Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Western Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Western Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Western Springs, IL

Comparing Western Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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