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Western Springs
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Western Springs is a charming suburb of Chicago renowned for its leafy neighborhoods, strong sense of community, and family-friendly atmosphere. The town balances historic character with modern amenities, making it a comfortable base for both short visits and longer stays. Its efficient train connection to downtown Chicago also attracts commuters and urban explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
13,629
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.81°, -87.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,265
Local Cost
$2,325
Local Income
$5,800
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
186 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
804.0
Airport
MDW
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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