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Palos Hills, Illinois

Introduction to Palos Hills, Illinois

Palos Hills, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Palos Hills is home to some 17,665 residents.

Palos Hills History

The area now known as Palos Hills was once inhabited by Native American tribes. These Indians inhabited the area until the Black Hawk War of 1832. European settlers arrived in this region between 1836 and 1848. The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, the first Roman Catholic community of Palos Hills, was established in 1872. The area was incorporated as a city in 1958. Carleton Ihde became the first elected Mayor of the City of Palos Hills.

Palos Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Hollywood Park - Crestwood
  • Bronzeville Children's Museum
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Palos Hills

While staying in Palos Hills, you can visit Krasowski Park, Michael Park, Osborne Park, Loveland Park, and Volunteer Park. The Palos Fen Nature Preserve is also worth visiting. The Palos Hills Golf Club is an ideal place for golf enthusiasts to spend their leisure hours. You can also visit the Moraine Valley Community Church and Sacred Heart Church and enjoy shopping at the Valley Plaza Shopping Center.

Palos Hills Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is nearby.

Palos Hills Higher Education

Moraine Valley Community College, Morton College, Illinois Institute of Technology, and City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Palos Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Palos Hills Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Palos Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Palos Hills Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Palos Hills Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Palos Hills Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Palos Hills, IL

Comparing Palos Hills 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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