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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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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.
Work & commute in Riverwoods
Full picture →Most working residents leave Riverwoods for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (23%), Deerfield (5%) and Northbrook (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Riverwoods
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Riverwoods
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Riverwoods
Full climate →Riverwoods has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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