Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Willow Springs
Willow Springs, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,998
Population
6,584
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A Chicago suburb with excellent schools, abundant amenities, and a close-knit community
Suburban
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Transit
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Great Location
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Wooded
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Great Schools
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Willow Springs is a village and suburb of Chicago, nestled along the Des Plaines River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Perfect for renters looking to escape the bustling Windy City, Willow Springs offers a variety of rentals from single-family houses with manicured laws in quiet subdivisions to cozy mid-rise apartments and lavish condos. This mainly residential area boasts high-performing schools, spectacular natural spaces, and easy access to upscale commercial hubs, shaping Willow Springs as the perfect suburbia for renters of all ages and lifestyles. Willow Springs maintains a small-town feel by hosting community events like bake sales, pancake breakfasts, and holiday parties year round. The village is a great option for commuters as well with a transit station that runs to Joliet and Chicago while Interstate 294 and U.S. Highway 171 make driving into the city a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,958
Average: $138,464
Education
2,067
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,495
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willow Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Willow Springs, IL is $1,999 for one bedroom, and $2,499 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willow Springs has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,999/month
729 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willow Springs, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Willow Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
399 Students
Willow Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
399 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
- Country Lane Woods
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve
- Saganashkee Slough
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.