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Crime in Western Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Western Springs. Key points include:
There were 37 total crimes in Western Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Western Springs is 280.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Western Springs is 7.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Western Springs is 272.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Western Springs is -86.76% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Western Springs Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Western Springs / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 280.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 7.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 36 | 272.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 68.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 26 | 197.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 7.6 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Western Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Western Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Western Springs is 156 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Western Springs is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Western Springs is $863,782.
The median income in Western Springs is $230,255.
Western Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Western Springs Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Western Springs | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 295 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Western Springs, IL Weather
The average high in Western Springs is 59.6° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.6 inches of precipitation each year with 31.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Western Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Western Springs, IL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Western Springs
Their is no crime in that town and the neighborhood is nice. Their are a lot of things to do in that town and have a nice ice cream shop called Oberweis Dairy. Their are also Metra trains their too.
Spring Rock Park is a nice park with baseball fields and a hockey rink. Oberweis Dairy has good ice cream.
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Western Springs Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Western Springs
The current population in Western Springs is 13,446. The population has increased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,446 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 13,353 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 13,557 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 13,550 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 13,247 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 13,272 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 13,227 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,187 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,133 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 13,125 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 13,066 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,008 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 12,853 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 12,747 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 12,657 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Western Springs
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Western Springs is:
88.1% White with 11,850 White residents.
0.3% African American with 40 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 276 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 485 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 773 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Western Springs | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Western Springs
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Western Springs is 49.2% female with 6,610 female residents.
Western Springs is 50.8% male with 6,836 male residents.
| Gender | Western Springs | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Western Springs for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Western Springs completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Western Springs completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Western Springs completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Western Springs completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Western Springs completed associate's degree.
48.0% of adults in Western Springs completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Western Springs completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Western Springs completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Western Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Western Springs | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 48.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Western Springs, Illinois
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0.9% of households in Western Springs earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Western Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.5% of households in Western Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.1% of households in Western Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Western Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.0% of households in Western Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.4% of households in Western Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Western Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in Western Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
56.4% of households in Western Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Western Springs | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 56.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
