What are the schools like in Riverwoods, IL?

School district data for Riverwoods is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Riverwoods?

The median household income in Riverwoods, IL is $233,036 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Riverwoods, IL?

Riverwoods has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Riverwoods, IL affordable or expensive?

Riverwoods's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverwoods is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $776,900 and the median rent is $3,500 per month.

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

Riverwoods has a violent crime rate of 26.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 618.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverwoods, IL a Good Place to Live?

Riverwoods is a small town of 4,007 in Illinois, with a median household income of $233,036 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverwoods stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

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

All Riverwoods 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

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

Metric	Riverwoods, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$776,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,500	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$233,036	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverwoods's violent crime rate is 26.9 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

26.9 /100k

Property Crime

618.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Riverwoods, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverwoods sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverwoods, IL
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Riverwoods, IL	National Avg
Population	4,007	—
Median Age	51.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bannockburn, IL 2 mi Lincolnshire, IL 2 mi Deerfield, IL 2 mi Wheeling, IL 3 mi Buffalo Grove, IL 3 mi

Riverwoods vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverwoods, IL affordable or expensive?

Riverwoods's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverwoods roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $776,900 and median rent is $3,500/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverwoods, IL?

Riverwoods's violent crime rate is 26.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 618.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverwoods?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Riverwoods, IL a good place to live?

Riverwoods, IL has a population of 4,007, a median household income of $233,036, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Riverwoods?

Riverwoods averages 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Riverwoods?

The population of Riverwoods, Illinois is 4,007 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverwoods?

Key numbers for living in Riverwoods: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $776,900, median household income $233,036, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverwoods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.