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Western springs, IL

Western springs, IL.

Population: 13,446 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Western springs, IL is $905,601 — up 11.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.08M after a median 39 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$905,601

Median home value

+11.5%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$905,601
1-year appreciation
+11.5%
3-year appreciation
+23.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+53.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$905,601
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.08M
Median list price
$950,000
Median price per sqft
$357
1-year sale-price change
+18.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,340/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,930/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Field Park Elem School, Forest Hills Elem School, John Laidlaw Elem School, McClure Jr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (7.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
373,542
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
310,394

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Brookeridge Air Park (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
53
Hospitals include
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
150
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
70.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Western springsState medianUS median
Median home value$905,601$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$1.08M$212,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Western springs, IL?
$905,601.
What is the median sale price in Western springs, IL?
$1.08M.
How long do homes take to sell in Western springs, IL?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Western springs, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,640/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Western springs, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Western springs, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Western springs, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Western springs, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Western springs, IL?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Western springs, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Western springs, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Western springs, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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