North Riverside, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,495 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,753 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$295,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$803 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,090 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (33%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 24
Feb 2 8 28
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

AF Ames Elem School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
Komarek Elem School
1 miles, NW · 1.9star
LJ Hauser Jr High School
1 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Bell Mar Beauty College
3 miles, E · 1star
Morton College
4 miles, SE · 1.9star
Concordia University-Chicago
4 miles, NE · 1.9star
Dominican University
4 miles, NE · 2.8star

Hospitals

Loyola University Medical Center
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Macneal Hospital
2 miles, SE · 2.3star

Airports