Riverwoods
This week in Riverwoods, local businesses like Mark T Golan Architect and Golan Design & "Design Sense" continue to serve the community. Unfortunately, the town is also affected by Capital One Financial's layoffs, with 141 employees at the Riverwoods facility and 10 Illinois residents who work remotely impacted.
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About Riverwoods
Village in Illinois, United StatesRiverwoods is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was established on the banks of the Des Plaines River in 1959 by local steel magnate Jay Peterson. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,790. The corporate headquarters of CCH are located there, as well as Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter founded in 1928 by famous dancer Irene Castle. The village used to host the annual "Arts & Riverwoods" festival.
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How Riverwoods ranks
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Housing in Riverwoods
The typical Riverwoods home is worth about $1,009,000, up 8.4% in a year, 239% above the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Riverwoods
Safety Grade A
Riverwoods reports less crime per resident than 90% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Where Riverwoods is
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