Riverside, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
9,079 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$149,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$460,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,379 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 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 60% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) 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 27
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 8 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Central Elem School
<1 miles, W · 4.6star
Tailgrass Sudbury School
<1 miles, W · 1star
LJ Hauser Jr High School
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Blythe Park Elem School
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Morton College
3 miles, SE · 1.9star
Bell Mar Beauty College
3 miles, E · 1star
Concordia University-Chicago
5 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Macneal Hospital
1 miles, E · 2.3star
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Airports

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