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Palos Park, IL


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Palos Park, Illinois

Palos Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles NE of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 4,689 people people live in Palos Park.

The People and Families of Palos Park

In Palos Park, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Palos Park tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palos Park had a median family income of $88,628. Overall, families in Palos Park are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. It turns out that people in Palos Park tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the village is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($31,985) in Palos Park than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Palos Park Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Palos Park, about 99% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the village is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Palos Park, 88% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Palos Park is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalos Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalos Park Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalos Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalos Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalos Park People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPalos Park College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palos Park Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Palos Park, IL

Comparing Palos Park 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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