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Western Springs
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Western Springs

#2 in Best Places to Live in Cook County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Western Springs is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 13,550. Western Springs is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Western Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Western Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Western Springs tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Western Springs are highly rated.
    About Western Springs...
    Population
    13,550
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $623,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,234
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      2%
    • Own
      98%
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    Western Springs Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      7.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      134.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      832.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      22.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      46%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Western Springs

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $196,638
    National
    $69,021
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