Covering just over 1.5 square miles and with a population of 6,672 at the 2010 census, the village of North Riverside is a fairly small community. While it is a village in its own right and is relatively self-contained, its just over 12 miles from downtown Chicago. This means it has all the benefits of being a small, friendly, close-knit community, while still being conveniently located close to a big city. Ah, isn't it grand to have the best of both worlds? View North Riverside City Guide