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Palos Heights

Illinois · 12,515 residents · 3.774 sq mi
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Palos Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $315,400. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,515
+11%since 2000
from 11,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,316 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+9%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Palos Heights
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,646
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,907 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,770
+33%since 2000
from $32,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,512
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,053 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(10,727)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(161)
Asian2.1%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,078)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(11,456)
Black1.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(474)
Asian2%(249)
Other0.6%(74)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,388)
Diversity Score
19
+99%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Heights, Illinois?

Palos Heights, Illinois has about 12,515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palos Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Palos Heights, Illinois earns about $84,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Palos Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $315,400, and the typical rent is about $1,512 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Heights, Illinois?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Heights, Illinois?

About 3.5% of people in Palos Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,037 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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