Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Riverwoods, IL
$997,450Median listing price
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About Riverwoods
Riverwoods (~3,600 residents) is a small, wooded residential village between Deerfield and Vernon Hills, built around a pioneering 1-acre-minimum zoning philosophy that preserved its forest character. Housing is single-family homes on large wooded lots.
Home prices in Riverwoods
The median listing price in Riverwoods is $997,450.
Top places in Riverwoods
- Ryerson Woods (Brushwood Center)
- Wooded residential streets
- Nearby Deerfield downtown (~10 minutes).
- Nearby Vernon Hills shopping (Hawthorn mall area, ~10 minutes).
Commuting from Riverwoods
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Deerfield on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Riverwoods FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Riverwoods, IL?
The median listing price in Riverwoods is $997,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Riverwoods, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Deerfield on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
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Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.