Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to River Grove, IL
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About River Grove
River Grove (~10,500 residents) is a small inner-west suburb of modest bungalows and ranch homes along the Des Plaines River, with Thatcher Woods forest preserve on its edge. It is affordable and unpretentious, with its own Metra station and a small commercial strip on Grand Avenue.
Home prices in River Grove
Home prices in River Grove vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in River Grove
- Thatcher Woods
- River Grove Park District
- Grand Avenue corridor
- Des Plaines River access.
- River Grove Metra station area.
Commuting from River Grove
- Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W); River Grove station in town to Chicago Union Station.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~14 miles).
River Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in River Grove, IL?
Home prices in River Grove vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from River Grove, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W); River Grove station in town to Chicago Union Station.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.