Western Springs: A Look at Metra Stops, Income Levels

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal. 

Among all Chicago and suburban Metra stops, Western Springs ranked as the 10th highest income with an average income of $136,096, according to Crain's.

Western Springs residents are in the top 10 percent for highest incomes, according to Crain's.

Neighboring La Grange ranked as the 96th highest income with an average income of $72,727. La Grange residents make on average 30.1 to 50 percent of the highest incomes.

The Metra station that ranked as number one was Kennilworth where the average income came in at $242,188, according to Crain's. 

Read more and find out how other area suburbs compare on Crain's Chicago Business Journal.