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Riverwoods

#9 in Best Places to Retire in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 8 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    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-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Riverwoods is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 3,656. 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
    3,656

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $699,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $3,000
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Riverwoods Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      82.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      442.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      82.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Riverwoods

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $209,825
    National
    $55,322
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      Riverwoods Reviews

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      Nice and quiet....you feel like you're in some small town in Wisc. All homes are 1 or 2 acre lots. Lots of trees and flowers. The best!
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      Beautiful location, tucked away surrounding some busy suburban areas. Has moments of heavy traffic on main roads but otherwise fairly quiet. Now that we have our own police and fire station, response time is better. New town hall is being built. Fairly good location with minimum 10 minute drive to nearest grocery store and town center. Plentiful options for public schooling, all great options. Cost and quality of life is high.
      Riverwoods is homey and lovely. It's full of nature and kind neighbors. The only downsides are that it's small and therefore lacking in a community feel.