Palos Heights, IL

Living in Palos Heights

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 51
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 63
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Schools 50
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Residents

12k Population +295 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation7%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$282k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent -$39 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palos Heights

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Palos Heights

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 11
Feb 29 2 8
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 29 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palos Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palos Heights, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palos Heights, IL

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St Alexander School
0 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Palos Heights, IL

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University of Chicago
13 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palos Heights, IL

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Airports

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