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Riverside, Illinois is 1 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 9 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Riverside is 8,895.
In Riverside, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Riverside had a median family income of $80,146. Riverside is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Riverside. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, Riverside is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Riverside political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $16,025. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Of the housing in Riverside, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Riverside than most places in Illinois.
In Riverside, 81% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.
Riverside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Riverside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Riverside travel • Riverside apartments and mortgage.
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