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Palos Hills

Illinois · 18,028 residents (2025 est.) · 4.246 sq mi
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Palos Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $279,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,081
+2%since 2000
from 17,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,258 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,028 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Palos Hills
202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,533
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,329 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,406
+56%since 2000
from $25,331 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+6%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,897)
Black5.4%(960)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(854)
Asian2.6%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(5,337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(14,340)
Black6.2%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,887)
Asian1.9%(348)
Other2.1%(381)
Diversity Score44.4%(8,033)
Diversity Score
44
+47%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 54.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Hills, Illinois?

Palos Hills, Illinois has about 18,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palos Hills, Illinois earns about $83,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Palos Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $279,200, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in Palos Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 278 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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