At a Glance
Median Income
$83,969
$38,939 per capita
Home Value
$259,200
Zillow: $298,753
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.8% smoking rate
How Palos Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palos Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palos Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palos Hills residents earn a median household income of $83,969 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,939. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palos Hills is $259,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,753. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 30.4% 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 Hills reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 428/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Palos Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palos Hills 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population18,139
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density4,268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,969
Per Capita$38,939
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,267
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$298,753
Housing Units7,901
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property428/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation590 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Palos Hills was founded in 1958.
The median home in Palos Hills was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
26.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.