At a Glance
Median Income
$107,974
$54,879 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
Zillow: $381,277
Median Rent
$2,138/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palos Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.9% (47% 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 $381,277. 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 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 807/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,817
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density3,126/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,974
Per Capita$54,879
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$350,000
Rent$2,138
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$381,277
Housing Units4,833
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property807/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary47/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation626 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Palos Heights was founded in 1959.
The median home in Palos Heights was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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