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Willow Springs offers a balanced lifestyle close to Chicago
In Willow Springs, residents don’t have to choose between their wants or needs — both are close to home. The suburban village of about 6,000 people is close to interstates, public transportation and shopping centers, making commuting and running errands easy. However, the community's most enticing highlights are top-rated schools and natural outlets nearby. "We've seen a lot of families and young couples starting families moving here, specifically to be part of a high-quality school district," says Jason Nash, a Realtor with @ Properties who has been specializing in the Willow Springs and Burr Ridge area for 10 years. "It's also still the type of place where kids hop on their bikes with a fishing pole in hand and head to a local park with a pond for the afternoon."
Willow Springs is a Chicagoland suburb with access to shopping, transit, and great schools.
Burr Ridge Village Center is an upscale shopping center with fashion shops and dining.
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Generational turnover brings new buyers to the community
Yards are dotted with trees throughout the area's gridded and winding residential streets, some of which border golf courses, forest preserves and riverbanks. Cape Cods, bungalows, ranch-style homes and split-levels sell for $240,000 to $460,000. Ramblers, Colonial Revivals and New Traditional homes on large lots range between $480,000 and $975,000. Homeownership is high, and houses sell in just a few weeks. "A lot of people who bought their homes here decades ago raised their kids and are now empty nesters," Nash says. "So, those homes are turning over for the next generation." More than half the homes sold recently are townhouses and condos that range between $130,000 and $575,000. "A lot of downsizers move into those lock-and-leave condos," Nash says.
Ranch-style homes are common across Willow Springs.
Brick ranch-style homes in Willow Springs sell for around $300,000.
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Students attend well-rated schools on both sides of the river
The Des Plaines River runs through the community, and students living on the south side attend Willow Springs School, rated B by Niche. They continue learning at Argo Community High School or Amos Alonso Stagg High School, rated A-minus and A, respectively. Those living north of the river attend Pleasantdale School District 107, which teaches students from parts of Burr Ridge, Willow Springs and other nearby suburbs. "It's a huge opportunity for families to get into a world-class school system at a much more approachable price point than Burr Ridge itself," Nash says. Pleasantdale Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School are rated A. Pleasantdale schools feed into Lyons Township High School, which receives an A-plus and offers over 130 sports, activities, clubs and programs across its two campuses.
Pleasantdale Middle School has 352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Lyons Township High School has 3,767 students and earns an A-plus grade according to Niche.
Willow Springs Elementary School has 410 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has 2,583 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
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Miles of recreational trails connect preserves, parks and waterways
Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve, Willow Springs Woods and Wolf Road Woods are connected by the Palos Trail System and comprise the Palos Forest Preserves. Its unpaved trails span over 40 miles and are open for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Centennial Trail and John Husar I&M Canal Trail are paved and run alongside the waterways at the center of the community. At Lions Park, athletes play baseball, basketball and tennis while kids climb on the playground or cool off in the splash pad.
Rangers discuss fishing with visitors at Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve.
Lions Park features many amenities including a playground and pickleball courts.
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Commuters use expressways, Metra trains and local buses
Proximity to major expressways is an attractive draw for homebuyers. "Illinois Route 171 and U.S. Route 45 intersect right in Willow Springs, and interstates 294 and 55 are close," Nash says. "They feed right into Chicago and the suburbs of Chicagoland." While downtown Chicago is just 19 miles away, commuting by car can take over an hour because of Interstate 55 traffic. Some residents commute via train from Willow Springs Station on Metra's Heritage Corridor, which has weekday commuter service from Joliet to Chicago's Union Station. Pace buses also stop in the area. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 7 miles northeast, and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is less than 6 miles away.
Midway International Airport handles over 200,000 flights in a typical year.
Willow Springs station connects commuters to Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
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Nearby Burr Ridge brings more dining and retail options
Restaurants and shops are on Archer Avenue, including The Irish Legend, a Dublin pub-style restaurant with Ireland-themed décor. Jen's Guesthouse next door is an upscale American eatery with craft cocktails, steak dinners and a large patio. "Burr Ridge, the neighboring community, has a vibrant downtown," Nash says. "There's shopping and dining just minutes away from some of the homes in Willow Springs." The downtown area, called Burr Ridge Village Center, has chain restaurants, fashion stores, salons and fitness studios. Brookhaven Market, Fairplay Foods, Jewel-Osco, Aldi and Walmart are grocery options within a few miles.
Residents shop for discounted groceries at Aldi.
The Irish Legend is popular with Willow Springs residents for it's Irish fare and décor.
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A working canal runs through town with little disruption
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, or the Chicago Drainage Canal, sends treated wastewater away from Lake Michigan to preserve the area's primary water source from contamination. The canal goes through Willow Springs, and "The county does a great job of taking care of the area and making sure it isn't a nuisance," Nash says. "I would say there isn't a single resident who would complain about any type of smell." The channel is also used for both recreational and commercial transportation.
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal was built to reverse the Chicago River in 1900.
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal remains an important commercial route.
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The Village of Burr Ridge is among the wealthiest towns in Illinois and is locally known for its large, elegant mansions and luxury lifestyles. Located 20 miles southwest of Chicago, the village offers a secluded suburban lifestyle with natural beauty and modern amenities. Living in Burr Ridge East, residents enjoy a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to all Chicago offers.
"People who like gated communities will like Burr Ridge," says Diana Ivas, a real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway and resident of the neighboring village of Hinsdale. "It's an upscale area, and many of the houses go for around a million dollars, but you also have a lot of houses that were built in the 1980s that are smaller and more affordable." Homes in Burr Ridge East range from $300k to upwards of $1 million. For $300k and a $485-per-month HOA fee, buyers can find three-bedroom condo units with in-unit laundry, underground parking spots, and secured storage. On the higher end of the range, homebuyers can discover million-dollar French-inspired estates resting on sizable lawns and overlooking small manmade ponds that decorate the neighborhood.
The Pleasant Dale Park District operates the parks in Burr Ridge East. Walker Park is the central park in the area and includes a recreation center, athletic fields, walking paths, picnic areas and a playground. The recreation center has a double-court gymnasium, activity room, multi-purpose room and office space. Just east of Walker Park is Edgewood Valley Country Club, a member-owned private club featuring a challenging 19-hole golf course and a Tudor-style clubhouse. On the south end of the neighborhood, bordering the Des Plaines River, is Colombia Woods. Go for a walk or bike ride along the river or go kayaking on the river. Residents can also stroll along the Centennial Trail, which runs 13 miles from Willow Springs to Romeoville.
Two highly rated school districts serve Burr Ridge East and Burr Ridge West. Burr Ridge East is served by Pleasantdale District 107, which includes an elementary school and a middle school. Pleasantdale Elementary School received an 'A' ranking from Niche and provides students with various after-school clubs and activities, including coding, art, and board game clubs. According to Niche, Pleasantdale Middle School is also an 'A'-ranked school and has published authors visit each year, giving a presentation about the writing and publishing process and concluding with a question-and-answer session. To finish out their education, Burr Ridge pupils commute to Hinsdale Central High School, boasting an A-plus rating and being served by the Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86.
Burr Ridge Village Center is an upscale shopping center with free parking and a wide range of brand-name fashion shops and dining. "The Burr Ridge Village Center is pretty much the downtown area where everyone eats, shops and hangs out," says Ivas. Check out The Hampton Social, a breezy hangout serving seafood and beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings, known for its lobster rolls and truffle fries. Kirsten's Danish Bakery is just across Burr Ridge Parkway and offers classic Danish pastries and desserts, like its award-winning Danish Kringles. For a morning bite, Patti's Sunrise Café is a family-owned eatery serving American breakfast fare and sandwiches in a warm, contemporary space for brunch on the weekend. Customers rave about the attentive service and pancakes, a unique blend of buttermilk and Swedish style.
Driving is the best way to get around in the village. Burr Ridge East is placed right beside Interstate 55, which can take residents to downtown Chicago after a 20-mile drive east.
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Demographics
Total Population
6,584
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,958
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,464
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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