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Palestine, IL
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Palestine, IL
At a Glance
How Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palestine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palestine residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,970. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palestine is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,877. Median rent is $755/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Palestine reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.