RIVERWOODS

 

• Population: 3,843 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Median Household Income: $158,990 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.518% to 7.790% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Incorporated in 1959, Riverwoods is the home of major employers including Commerce Clearing House and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

Recreation

The village does not have its own recreation department, but has access to neighboring Deerfield recreation services at an annual fee. The Riverwoods Wildlife Preserve and Ryerson Conservation area serve the community.

Schools

Four elementary school districts and two high school districts serve Riverwoods. Most of the Village lies within Deerfield Elementary District #109, which has an enrollment of 2,880 students, and Township High School District #113, which has an enrollment of 2,847 students as two schools: Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. There are several parochial and private schools in the surrounding communities.

Housing

Homes within Riverwoods include custom built, rustic, contemporary, and ranches. The 2000 median house value was $522,200 and the median rent cost was $639.  (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services

Fire protection is provided by the Vernon Township, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection Districts. The Lake County Sheriff's Department provides police services under contract.

Transportation

Situated at Deerfield Road between State Rte. 21 and Interstate 94, there is easy access to Chicago and O'Hare Airport. Rail service to Chicago via Metra is available in nearby Deerfield.

• Distance to Chicago Loop: 27 miles
• Distance to O'Hare Airport: 20 miles
• Distance to Mitchell Field: 55 miles

Economic Data for Zip Code 60015

Household Income Estimated Values (2007) Median Income: $109,672 Average Income: $146,951 Per Capita Income $50,942 Projected Values (2012) Median Income: $102,604 Average Income: $146,408 Per Capita Income $50,615

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2007) Total Home Owners: 7,808 Total Renters: 941 Renters: 11% Owners: 89% Projected Values (2012) Total Home Owners: 8,028 Total Renters: 954 Renters: 11% Owners: 89%

Household Size Estimated Values (2007) Average Household Size: 2.8 One Person Households: 1,467 Total Families: 6,862 Total Housing Units: 9,021 Vacant Housing Units: 270 Projected Values (2012) Average Household Size: 2.8 One Person Households: 1,463 Total Families: 6,815 Total Housing Units: 9,258 Vacant Housing Units: 275

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 60015

Population Data for Zip Code 60015

Population Density (People per square mile) Estimated (Current): 1,841 Projected (2012): 1,831

Households Total (2000 Census): 9,119 Estimated (Present): 8,488 Projected (2012): 8,420 Household Change (2000-Present) -6.9% Household Change (2000-2012) -7.6%

Notes:

• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2007 shows the percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2007.
• Projected Change 2012 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2012.

Public Schools in zip code 60015

Private Schools in zip code 60015