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Western Springs Area Facts

  • Western Springs has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Western Springs crime rates are 87% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Western Springs is 68% higher than the Illinois average
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home for scholars User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have lived in this city all my life. There is no other place I can call home. I have undergone the full public education system and even changed elementary schools. It’s a city with very impressive teachers and delightful and friendly neighbours. The private, public and secon ...Read More dary school offer quality education to all residents recording high graduation rates in the town.
The city is a business hub as the area is serene for all types of legal businesses. Being a small city with just 12,000 residents makes it easy for the government to deliver services to the people. It’s a classical city to start a family.
Growing in this city has never been a mistake. It offers the required safety as the community is fully involved in the wellness of its residents. There are very few crimes rates here. All local amenities are in close range with the city. Everyone can access these amenities as there are an efficient means of transport
Experiencing an average summer temperature of 72 degrees supports the execution of various activities around the town. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Western Springs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest Hills Park
      Clark Park
      Spring Rock Park
      Tower Green
      Western Springs Service Club
      Brook Park
      Springdale Park
      Ridge Acres Park

      Entertainment

      Western Springs Water Tower
      Theatre of Western Springs
      Ekdahl House Museum
      GoApe Ropes Course
      La Grange Area Historical Society
      La Grange Art League Gallery
      La Grange Theater
      Hinsdale Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Oberweis
      Hillgrove Tap
      Great American Bagel
      Subway
      Smallcakes
      Kenny's
      La Michoacana
      Countryside Liquors

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Western Springs? Of all people who commute, 17.5% take public transportation in Western Springs.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Western Springs? The cost of living in Western Springs is 161/100 - which is 68% higher than Illinois.
      Western Springs
      161

      61% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Western Springs? Western Springs crime rates are 273, which are 87% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      273 per 100k people

      88% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 366  

      88% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -27%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Western Springs? The median income in Western Springs is $184,412 which is 212% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $184,412233% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $80,877171% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Western Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates
      Dr. Flach & Associates Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Western Springs home prices? Western Springs home prices are $609,600 - which is 249% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $609,600230% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,036115% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      98%

      53% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Western Springs have good schools? The Western Springs graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      54% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Western Springs a good place to live? Western Springs has an overall rating of 84% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      6 total surveys

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