Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Riverwoods is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,988. Residents earn $243,036 per year, which is 223% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverwoods receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Riverwoods stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Riverwoods is $243,036, which is significantly higher than the national average — 223% above $75,149. This places Riverwoods among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Riverwoods is $796,100, making it a premium housing market at 182% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,175 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Riverwoods is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 602 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Riverwoods is a highly educated community — 76.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Riverwoods experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $243,036 |
| 223% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $112,114 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
| Census Median | $796,100 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $921,696 |
| Median List Price | $924,900 |
| Median List Price | $924,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $262 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,175 |
| 173% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.0% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 602.1/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 218.9/100K |
| Theft | 383.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1729°N, 87.8949°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.4% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |