At a Glance
Median Income
$126,263
$83,954 per capita
Home Value
$469,900
Zillow: $563,904
Violent Crime
0/100K
530/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How Palos Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palos Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palos Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palos Park residents earn a median household income of $126,263 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,954. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Park is $469,900 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,904. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Palos Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 530/100K.
Education
49.0% of adults in Palos Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palos Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
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 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,832
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,263
Per Capita$83,954
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$469,900
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$563,904
Housing Units2,148
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property530/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation691 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Palos Park was built in 1975.
29.9% work from home.
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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
14.3% 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.