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Riverwoods
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Riverwoods

#2 in Best Places to Retire in Illinois
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Riverwoods is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 3,742. Riverwoods is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Riverwoods offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Riverwoods there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Riverwoods and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Riverwoods are highly rated.
    About Riverwoods...
    Population
    3,742
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $705,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,238
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      28.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      198.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      255.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      2%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      21%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      43%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Riverwoods

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $213,068
    National
    $69,021
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