Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Palos Park is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,832. Residents earn $126,263 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
Based on current data, Palos Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Palos Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palos Park is $126,263, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Palos Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Palos Park is $469,900, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Palos Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 610 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Palos Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,263 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $83,954 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.9% |
| Census Median | $469,900 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $513,372 |
| Median List Price | $711,900 |
| Median List Price | $711,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $294 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 20.3/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 20.3/100K |
| Total Property | 610.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 20.3/100K |
| Theft | 589.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6662°N, 87.8296°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.9% |