Western Springs

Western Springs, an affluent suburb located along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (formerly the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) between Chicago and Aurora, encompasses roughly the area between Willow Springs Road (Gilbert Avenue), Ogden Avenue, Interstate 294, and West Plainfield Road. Named for local mineral springs on the southwest side of town, Western Springs originally consisted of flat prairie land with a swamp on its western border.

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

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

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,510

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$86,977

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
St John Of The Cross Parish School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Field Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Forest Hills Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
John Laidlaw Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Montessori School Of Western Springs
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
McClure Junior High School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5

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