City safety & data profile

Palos HeightsIL

Palos Heights, IL is a 13K-resident city in Cook County with a median household income of $108,740.

Cook County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Palos Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Palos Heights has a population larger than 16% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $367,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 84%
By size
$108,740
Median income
$367,100
Median home
5.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Palos Heights

Palos Heights posts a median household income higher than 76% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Palos Heights area.

Top 24%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Palos Heights

Where Palos Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$108,740 Top 24% higher than 76% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Palos Heights, IL beyond the headline numbers

Palos Heights sits inside Cook County, Illinois, at roughly 41.67°N, -87.80°W. Population 12,545, $108,740 median household income. Median home value $367,100, median rent $2,558. Poverty rate 5.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Palos Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.5%, then short sleep duration at 29.7%. 1 hospital in/around Palos Heights, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Palos Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,545
Palos Heights
Median Income
$108,740
+60% vs avg
Median Home Value
$367,100
+61% vs avg
Median Age
50.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cook County) - Palos Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
5.2M-1%
Median Income
$83,498+53%
Median Home Value
$324,500+40%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-20%
Unemployment
7%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Palos Heights, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,558/mo
Poverty Rate
5.2% -63% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.6%
Work From Home 14.3%
Public Transit 3.7%

Population

White 88.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.5%
Short Sleep Duration
29.7%
Obesity
26.8%
Physical Inactivity
19.5%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Diabetes
11.4%
Current Asthma
9.6%
Current Smoking
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.4%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.9%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PALOS HEIGHTS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Palos Heights, IL? ▼
Palos Heights, IL has a population of 12,545 people, located in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Palos Heights? ▼
The median household income in Palos Heights, IL is $108,740 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
What is the median home value in Palos Heights? ▼
The median home value in Palos Heights, IL is $367,100. Median rent is $2,558/month.
What are the top health concerns in Palos Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Palos Heights include High Blood Pressure (35.5%), Short Sleep Duration (29.7%), Obesity (26.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Palos Heights? ▼
Palos Heights has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Palos Heights? ▼
The median age in Palos Heights, IL is 50.2 years. 43.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Palos Heights, IL is located in Cook County, Illinois. With a population of 13K and a $108,740 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Palos Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Palos Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Palos Heights area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cook County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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