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Riverwoods, IL


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Riverwoods, Illinois

Riverwoods, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles NE of Arlington Heights, Illinois (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Riverwoods is home to some 3,843 residents.

The People and Families of Riverwoods

In Riverwoods, about 75% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Riverwoods are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverwoods had a median family income of $166,076. More so than most places, the people in Riverwoods generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Riverwoods are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. Home-based work is more common in Riverwoods than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($12,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Riverwoods. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Riverwoods Housing

According to the 2000 census, 97% of the housing in Riverwoods was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Riverwoods, 80% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the village.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRiverwoods Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRiverwoods College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRiverwoods Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRiverwoods People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRiverwoods Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRiverwoods Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Riverwoods Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Riverwoods, IL

Comparing Riverwoods 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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