Best Places to Live in Willow Springs, Kansas

Living in Willow Springs, KS is a unique experience. With its small population of only 890 people, it offers the charm and tranquility of a peaceful small town life. The town has all the amenities you could need, including grocery stores, gas stations, and a variety of restaurants. Local parks provide plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round. From fishing and camping to biking and hiking, there's something for everyone here in Willow Springs. Despite its small size, the community spirit is strong and everyone looks out for each other as if they were family. It's truly a great place to call home! College town - Northeast Kansas, 40 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Douglas County
Metro Area: Lawrence Metro Area
City: Willow Springs

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: 4.1% higher
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 939 ft above sea level

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Willow Springs, Ks Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
College-town amenities
Attractive downtown
Educated population

Cons
Harsh winters
Home prices
Growth pressure

What Bert Has To Say About Lawrence Metro Area

Home to the University of Kansas, Lawrence is considered one of the more progressive and attractive cities in the state. It is a classic college town with a typical layout and set of college-town amenities, including a pleasant self-contained campus high up on a hill overlooking downtown, plenty of entertainment and a handful of interesting museums. The Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, perennially one of the best, provides a great deal of winter and early spring excitement. To the southwest, manmade Clinton Lake provides recreational opportunities.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Willow Springs is 3.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Willow Springs jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Willow Springs's cost of living is 4.1% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Willow Springs's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Willow Springs, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Douglas county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 68.0% to 28.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Willow Springs's population is 1,361 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Willow Springs is Real Estate: $390,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.7%.

SCHOOLS

Willow Springs public schools spend $10,848 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in Willow Springs. More Education

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Housing Market in Willow Springs

It's a good time to buy in Willow Springs. Home Appreciation is up 11.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Willow Springs is $390,600.

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