Palos Township, IL

Living in Palos Township

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 34
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 74
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Schools 37
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Palos Township, IL

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Lewis University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Palos Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Palos Township, IL

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