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River Grove, IL

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Population
10,409
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
629 ft
Median Home Value
$241,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,858
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityElmwood Park, Illinois1.1 miles away · 23,675 residents.

About River Grove

River Grove is a village in Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois, situated in the Chicago metropolitan area along the Des Plaines River. The community of approximately 10,500 is home to Gene's and Jude's hot dog stand on Grand Avenue, voted the best hot dog in America in 2011. Students in the community attend River Grove School District 85½ for elementary grades and Elmwood Park High School for secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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