Palos Township, IL
Living in Palos Township
Bikeability
47
Walkability
34
Commute
20
Public Transit
58
Affordability
38
Public Safety
51
Airports
94
Hospitals
37
Colleges
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
54k
Population
+484 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$68k
Median Household Income
+$7.1k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$239k
Median Home Value
-$19k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$939
Median Monthly Rent
+$127 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palos Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Palos Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palos Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palos Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palos Township, IL
Southwest Suburban Montessori
1 miles, SE
Koraes Elementary School
2 miles, E
Farm and Nature Discovery School
2 miles, S
Bobbie Noonans Child Care
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Palos Township, IL
Trinity Christian College
4 miles, E
Saint Xavier University
7 miles, E
Chicago State University
13 miles, E
Lewis University
13 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palos Township, IL
Palos Community Hospital
2 miles, SE
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
6 miles, E
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
8 miles, N
Little Company of Mary Hospital
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Palos Township, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
20 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
73 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
79 miles, E