Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Riverwoods
Riverwoods, IL Area Guide
An outdoorsy community north of Chicago
Golf
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Wooded
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Nature
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Upscale
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Fishing
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Nestled along the banks of the Des Plaines River, Riverwoods is exactly as you would imagine by its name. This riverfront small town is surrounded by dense woodlands, conservation land, and scenic golf courses. The Ryerson Conservation Area, Potawatomi Woods, the Lake County Forest Preserve, and the Chevy Chase Country Club are just a few of the outdoor amenities surrounding Riverwoods. The city itself, however, is mostly residential. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, check out all of the restaurants and shops along North Milwaukee Avenue.
Residents of Riverwoods have easy access to Interstate 94 and Lake Michigan. Chicago sits about 30 miles south of Riverwoods, so residents of Riverwoods have easy access to everything Chicago has to offer, including the O’Hare International Airport, abundant job opportunities, and top-notch entertainment, shopping, and dining options. Riverwoods locals appreciate this town for its large lots, picturesque homes, tree-lined streets, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$195,974
Average: $199,895
Education
2,072
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,714
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverwoods has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
59%
Other Education
41%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
- Ryerson Conservation Area and Welcome Center
- Camp Dan Beard
- Rivershire Park and Nature Center
- Des Plaines River Trail & Greenway
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway 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.