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River Grove, Illinois

Introduction to River Grove, Illinois

River Grove, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles NW of Oak Park, Illinois and 10 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. River Grove has a population of approximately 10,668.

River Grove History

In 1905, the Norge Ski Club purchased land in Fox River Grove and erected a ski jump on the land where the village of River Grove stands today. River Grove was incorporated in 1919 and in the same year, Louis Cernocky, Sr., a Czech immigrant and harnessmaker, established Louis's Place, a Bohemian restaurant and bar.

River Grove and nearby Attractions

  • River Grove Village Hall
  • River Grove Public Library
  • Thatcher Woods Shopping Center
  • Holy Transfiguration Chapel
  • Cernan Earth and Space Center
  • Oak Park Country Club

Things To Do In River Grove

Thatcher Woods Shopping Center provides opportunities to the enthusiastic shoppers of River Grove. Oak Park Country Club has a variety of recreational facilities for tourists. The Cernan Earth and Space Center is a major attraction for tourists because of its astronomical and laser shows.

River Grove Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest major airport.

River Grove Higher Education

Triton College, the City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, Morton College and Elmhurst College provide higher education to the people of River Grove.

High Points

River Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%River Grove Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%River Grove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of River Grove, IL

Comparing River Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built35

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