Palos Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
Palos Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Palos Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palos Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palos Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palos Heights residents earn a median household income of $107,974 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,879. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palos Heights is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,866. Median rent is $2,138/month, with 28.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Palos Heights reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 872/100K.
Education
43.0% of adults in Palos Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palos Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.