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River Grove, IL


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River Grove, Illinois

River Grove, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles NW of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) 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 contains a population of approximately 10,668.

The People and Families of River Grove

In River Grove, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Grove had a median family income of $48,022.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in River Grove.

River Grove Housing

River Grove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In River Grove, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

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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