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Palos Heights
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Palos Heights

#10 in Best Places to Retire in Illinois
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Palos Heights is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 12,116. Palos Heights is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Palos Heights offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palos Heights there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palos Heights and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palos Heights are highly rated.
    About Palos Heights...
    Population
    12,116
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $306,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,350
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      56.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      56.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      420.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Palos Heights

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,037
    National
    $69,021
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