Western Springs

The affluent community offers beautiful homes, a short commute and plenty of parks and recreation.

Welcome to Western Springs

The Village of Western Springs was named for its clear, cool springs. The springs may be gone, but the community continues to thrive. The affluent community offers beautiful homes, a short commute and plenty of parks and recreation. Homes here include a mix of spacious single-family homes as well as condominiums and townhomes. The village has a number of new construction homes and remodeled homes featuring additions and updates. The Western Springs Park District maintains more than 80 acres of land in several neighborhood parks, and offers sports programs and classes sponsored by the recreation department. Residents can also find restaurants and shops in the picturesque downtown district along with plaza shopping facilities at the Garden Market. The Thomas Ford Memorial Library and the Theatre of Western Springs are two local attractions. The Theatre hosts classes and summer camps as well as 10 performances a year for adults and children. Area students attend public elementary and junior high schools and Lyons Township High School, which has two campuses. Freshmen and sophomores go to the south campus; juniors and seniors go to the north campus in La Grange. Western Springs is bordered by several major thoroughfares including the Tri-State Tollway. The community also has its own Metra station, offering train service to downtown Chicago.

Overview for Western Springs, IL

13,550 people live in Western Springs, where the median age is 42.3 and the average individual income is $86,977. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,550

Total Population

42.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$86,977

Average individual Income

Around Western Springs, IL

There's plenty to do around Western Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including D&D’s Place, F45 Training Hinsdale, and Iron Flag Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.82 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.94 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.82 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.64 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.9 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Western Springs, IL

Western Springs has 4,510 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Western Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,550 people call Western Springs home. The population density is 4,866.22 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,550

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.3

Median Age

50.91 / 49.09%

Men vs Women

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  • High School Degree
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4,510

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$86,977

Average individual Income

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Schools in Western Springs, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Western Springs. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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