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Conveniently located southwest of Chicago, Palos Heights is a contemporary residential community that values its wooded lots, quiet atmosphere, and friendly neighborhoods. Home buyers can choose from single-family homes that fit a wide range of budgets, from new homeowners to those who value luxury properties. Townhouse and condominium developments provide even more options.
Palos Heights has many neighborhood parks as well as its own 80-acre Lake Katherine Nature Preserve. The city also has an Olympic size swimming pool, many sports fields, and some indoor athletic facilities. Nearby forest preserves give residents additional opportunities for rest and recreation. Residents enjoy shopping and dining in Palos Heights’ downtown business district. Commercial areas are within easy reach of many outstanding malls.
Population
| Total Population |
11,782
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| Population Density |
3,117 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
6,224
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| Male Population |
5,559
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| Median Age |
45.57 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
44%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
MORAINE VALLEY COMM COLL
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| Distance to MORAINE VALLEY COMM COLL |
3 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
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| Distance to TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE |
1 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,243
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| Family Households |
3,209
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| Average Family Size |
3.14
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| Average Household Income |
$95,746
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| Median Household Income |
$84,819
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
44%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.17
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.64
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
2.27
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| Murder Risk (County) |
2.31
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.82
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| Robbery Risk |
2.92
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| Assault Risk (County) |
2.08
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.33
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.00
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.20
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.53
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
84.7° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
16.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
38.35 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
104% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7.75%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
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| Distance to CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL |
9 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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| Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX |
14 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 13020 S CENTRAL AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| NAVAJO HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4 - 6 | 12401 S OAK PARK AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 6610 W HIGHLAND DR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| CHICAGO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 12001 S OAK PARK AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| ALAN B SHEPARD HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 13049 S RIDGELAND AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| CHIPPEWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 12425 S AUSTIN AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| PALOS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 7700 W 127TH ST, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| INCARNATION SCHOOL | K - 8 | 5705 W 127TH ST, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| STONE CHURCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 6330 W 127TH ST, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| CHICAGO AUTISM ACADEMY | K - 8 | 12130 S HARLEM AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| ST ALEXANDER SCHOOL | K - 8 | 126 71ST AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| PALOS LUTHERAN SCHOOL | K - 8 | 12428 S 71ST CT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| INDIAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN | 12800 S AUSTIN AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | ARCHER BANK | 12701 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 12145 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | CHASE | 6401 W 127TH ST PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK | 7101 W 127TH ST PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | FIRST BANK | 6521 W 127TH ST PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | FIRST MIDWEST BANK | 12727 S RIDGELAND AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | FOUNDERS BANK | 11850 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | HARRIS BANK | 12534 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | LASALLE BANK-ABN AMRO | 12145 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | NORTHERN BANK NOTE | 14 W BAY RD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | PALOS BANK & TRUST CO | 12600 S HARLEM AVE # 1 PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | PALOS BANK & TRUST CO | 13419 S RIDGELAND AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| BANKS | STANDARD BANK & TRUST | 12000 S HARLEM AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR + | TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | 6601 W COLLEGE DR PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| GOLF | OAK HILLS GOLF COURSE | 13200 S 76TH AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| HOSPITALS | MARIANJOY AT REST HAVEN CENTRL | 13259 S CENTRAL AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| HOSPITALS | PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 12251 S 80TH AVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
| HOSPITALS | PALOS SURGICENTER | 7340 W COLLEGE DR PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 |
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| 60463 | 152 | $315,500 | $349,882 |
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