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Riverside
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Riverside

#11 in Best Places to Live in Cook County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Riverside is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 9,346. Riverside is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Riverside offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Riverside there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Riverside and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Riverside are highly rated.
    About Riverside...
    Population
    9,346
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $422,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,249
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Riverside Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      35.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      93.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      175.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      777.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      11.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Riverside

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,808
    National
    $69,021
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