Palos Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
4,832
Population
749/sq mi density
$126,263
Median Income
$83,954 per capita
$469,900
Home Value
$563,904 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$126,263 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$469,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,832
Census 2023
Population Density
749
per square mile
Land Area
6.5
square miles (16.7 km²)
Median Age
60.6 yrs
56% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.1%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.6%
Spanish
15.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.3%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.5%
4% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.3%
38% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,832 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 749 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 60.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 85.6% |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 12.5% |
| Health Insurance | 94.7% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Broadband Access | 93.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |