Palos Park, IL
Living in Palos Park
Bikeability
50
Walkability
43
Commute
21
Public Transit
61
Affordability
6
Public Safety
78
Airports
94
Hospitals
44
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.8k
Population
+57 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
43%
College-Educated
67%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$102k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation7%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$419k
Median Home Value
-$29k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k
Median Monthly Rent
-$407 (2010–19)
84%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Utility gas94%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palos Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Palos Park
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 | 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 Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palos Park, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palos Park, IL
Southwest Suburban Montessori
1 miles, E
Farm and Nature Discovery School
1 miles, SE
Koraes Elementary School
3 miles, NE
St Michael School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Palos Park, IL
Trinity Christian College
4 miles, E
Saint Xavier University
8 miles, E
Lewis University
12 miles, W
Chicago State University
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palos Park, IL
Palos Community Hospital
2 miles, E
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N
Little Company of Mary Hospital
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Palos Park, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
22 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
73 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
79 miles, E