Riverdale, IL Homes for Sale & Real Estate

Riverdale, Illinois, is a village in Cook County, located just 20 miles south of Chicago, with a population of 10,663 as of the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1893, it shares its name with the neighboring Riverdale community area in Chicago and has a rich industrial history, notably tied to the establishment of a beet sugar factory in 1905 by Charles Pope along the Little Calumet River. The village features a dense suburban feel, with a majority of residents owning their homes, and offers amenities like bars, parks, and access to two Metra Electric District stations (Ivanhoe and Riverdale) for convenient commuting.