What are the schools like in Riverside, IL?

Riverside is served primarily by Riverside SD 96. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Riverside?

The median household income in Riverside, IL is $149,464 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Riverside, IL?

Riverside has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Riverside, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Riverside, IL affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverside is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $471,100 and the median rent is $1,432 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverside, IL?

Riverside has a violent crime rate of 80.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 780.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverside, IL a Good Place to Live?

Riverside is a small town of 9,225 in Illinois, with a median household income of $149,464 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverside stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Riverside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverside city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Riverside's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverside costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverside, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$471,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,432	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$149,464	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverside's violent crime rate is 80.4 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.4 /100k

Property Crime

780.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Riverside is served primarily by Riverside SD 96. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverside, IL	National Avg
School District	Riverside SD 96	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverside sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverside, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Riverside, IL	National Avg
Population	9,225	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Riverside, IL 1 mi Lyons, IL 1 mi Berwyn, IL 2 mi Brookfield, IL 2 mi Stickney, IL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverside

Riverside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60546

Riverside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside, IL affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverside roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $471,100 and median rent is $1,432/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverside, IL?

Riverside's violent crime rate is 80.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 780.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverside?

Public schools in Riverside are operated by Riverside SD 96. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 63.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverside, IL a good place to live?

Riverside, IL has a population of 9,225, a median household income of $149,464, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riverside?

Riverside averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverside?

Riverside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60546.

What is the population of Riverside?

The population of Riverside, Illinois is 9,225 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverside?

Key numbers for living in Riverside: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $471,100, median household income $149,464, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.