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Palos Heights, IL


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Palos Heights, Illinois

Palos Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles SW of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 15 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Palos Heights has a population of 11,260.

The People and Families of Palos Heights

In Palos Heights, about 61% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Palos Heights.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Palos Heights.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palos Heights had a median family income of $81,100. Palos Heights is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Palos Heights isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Palos Heights, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Palos Heights residents, with $5,850. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Palos Heights Housing

In Palos Heights, 97% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Palos Heights, 88% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Palos Heights use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

Palos Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Palos Heights People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Palos Heights College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Palos Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Palos Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Palos Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palos Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palos Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Palos Heights, IL

Comparing Palos Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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