Living in North Riverside, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
North Riverside has 7,249 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $77,170 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $297,800, the median rent is $1,301/month.
North Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 7,249
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,170State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $297,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,301/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is North Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Riverside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Riverside the median home value is $297,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,301 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,102 a month in housing costs.
North Riverside median household income
The median household income in North Riverside is $77,170 and the income per person is $46,780. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in North Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,153
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.36
North Riverside demographics
- Population
- 7,249
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 3,037
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Riverside ›
Education in North Riverside
42.9% of adults 25 and older in North Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
North Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| Riverside | 9,039 | $153,686 | $491,400 | $1,484 |
| Forest Park | 13,943 | $77,221 | $304,700 | $1,367 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Berwyn | 55,595 | $78,408 | $299,800 | $1,215 |
| Lyons | 10,339 | $70,993 | $257,300 | $1,198 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in North Riverside, IL?
The median household income in North Riverside is $77,170, 7% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Riverside?
The median home value in North Riverside is $297,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in North Riverside?
The median gross rent in North Riverside is $1,301 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is North Riverside, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in North Riverside?
The median age in North Riverside is 39.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in North Riverside?
The average commute to work in North Riverside is 29 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Riverside?
The unemployment rate in North Riverside is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Riverside?
42.9% of adults in North Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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