Palos Heights, IL
Living in Palos Heights
Bikeability54
Walkability51
Commute23
Public Transit61
Affordability20
Public Safety79
Airports94
Hospitals27
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+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
$89kMedian 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
$282kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
St Alexander School
0 miles, E
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
0 miles, N
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
1 miles, NE
Sandbox Learning Center
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Palos Heights, IL
Trinity Christian College
1 miles, NE
Saint Xavier University
5 miles, NE
Chicago State University
10 miles, E
University of Chicago
13 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palos Heights, IL
Palos Community Hospital
1 miles, W
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Metrosouth Medical Center
6 miles, E
Little Company of Mary Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Palos Heights, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
9 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
23 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
76 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
76 miles, E