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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.
In Palos Hills, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Palos Hills had a median family income of $61,764. The large segment of the population in Palos Hills with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in the city are poor than in most places in Illinois. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Palos Hills.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Palos Hills. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Palos Hills was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Palos Hills, 94% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.
Palos Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Palos Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Palos Hills colleges • Palos Hills travel • Palos Hills mortgages and property.
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