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Palos Hills

Illinois · 17,484 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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Palos Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $225,800. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
17,484
−1%since 2000
from 17,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,118 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Palos Hills
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,264
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,329 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,546
+17%since 2000
from $25,331 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$225,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(14,591)
Black5.3%(926)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,292)
Asian2.6%(450)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(6,034)
Diversity Score
35
+14%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Hills, Illinois?

Palos Hills, Illinois has about 17,484 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palos Hills, Illinois earns about $57,264 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 $225,800, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 21.6% 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 7.5% of people in Palos Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Hills, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 319 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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