Living in Palos Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palos Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Palos Hills has 18,081 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $83,533 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $279,200, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Palos Hills at a glance
- Population
- 18,081
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,533State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $279,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Palos Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Palos Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Palos Hills the median home value is $279,200, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Palos Hills median household income
The median household income in Palos Hills is $83,533 and the income per person is $39,406. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Palos Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,068
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.34
Palos Hills demographics
- Population
- 18,081
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 7,644
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palos Hills ›
Education in Palos Hills
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Palos Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Palos Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Palos Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Hills | 18,081 | $83,533 | $279,200 | $1,269 |
| Hickory Hills | 14,526 | $77,262 | $288,000 | $1,145 |
| Worth | 10,700 | $56,288 | $215,000 | $1,169 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Palos Heights | 12,152 | $108,740 | $367,100 | $2,558 |
| Palos Park | 4,816 | $121,696 | $464,700 | — |
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Willow Springs | 5,868 | $103,583 | $378,300 | $1,463 |
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What is the median household income in Palos Hills, IL?
The median household income in Palos Hills is $83,533, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Palos Hills?
The median home value in Palos Hills is $279,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Palos Hills?
The median gross rent in Palos Hills is $1,269 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Palos Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Palos Hills?
The median age in Palos Hills is 41.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Palos Hills?
The average commute to work in Palos Hills is 35 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Palos Hills?
The unemployment rate in Palos Hills is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Palos Hills?
27.6% of adults in Palos Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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