The following are details about the population and steets of Western Springs City, Illinois. The population of this city is estimated to be 13,290 by 2020, which is a slight decrease from the 2010 census. Median rent in this city is $2,036 a month, and the median home value is $609,600. The median age of the population in Western Springs is 41.4 years, with males being older than women.
While the poverty rate in Western Springs is lower than the United States' average of 14.1%, it is still higher than the Illinois state and national averages. Only 13.1% of the population lives below the poverty line. But, it should be noted that the city has a slightly higher unemployment rate than those of neighboring cities. Regardless of the rate, there are still many people living below the poverty line.
The local train station in the city is a popular choice for commuters. Metra provides daily commuter service and trains can run as often as every 10 minutes during non-rush hours. Commuter rail service is also available via the Amtrak and BNSF railways. The Southwest Chief and the Illinois Zephyr are two major trains that pass through the city. Approximately 130 trains pass through the city each day, including eight Amtrak and four Metra trains. The city is served by three public elementary school districts and one public high school.
The Thomas Ford Memorial Library is the local library. The building opened in 1932 and was later expanded in 1962 and 1996. The library caters to both adults and children. As part of a suburban library system, this facility features book groups, story hours, and film clubs. It is also twinned with Rugeley, England. This explains the name of the library. There are several places for women to meet and learn about local government.