Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Riverside
Riverside, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,140
Population
8,938
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Amazing amenities combine to make Riverside one of Illinois’ best suburbs
Suburban
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Public Transportation
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Fun-Filled
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Historic
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Just a short drive and an even shorter train ride outside of Chicago sits Riverside, a pleasant suburb known for its amazing architecture, colorful landscape, and active community. The town’s iconic water tower and township hall provide a glimpse into the area’s historic past, while town center provides incredible food, drinks, and entertainment for all to enjoy.
The Des Plaines River winds through Riverside, and there’s some amazing parks to enjoy along its banks. Riverside is aptly called “the village in the forest,” so along with the parks comes amazing landscaping and tree-lined streets throughout the area. Charming homes and apartments reflect the style of the overall neighborhood, and there are plenty of stylish rentals to go around. The Brookfield Zoo is just across the river, and Chicago is also close by, making Riverside perfect for families and professionals.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,947
Average: $152,132
Education
4,318
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,893
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside, IL is $909 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $1,889 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
711 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,993/month
812 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverside, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
195 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
470 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
562 Students
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,672 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Andrew Toman Grove
- White Eagle Woods-North
- Brookfield Zoo
- White Eagle Woods-South
- Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.