Riverwoods, IL

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Riverwoods, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Riverwoods Almanac

Riverwoods Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Riverwoods Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Riverwoods residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Riverwoods Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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