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Crime in Palos Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palos Heights. Key points include:
There were 105 total crimes in Palos Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palos Heights is 924.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palos Heights is 61.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palos Heights is 863.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palos Heights is -56.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Palos Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palos Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 105 | 924.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 61.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 8.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 98 | 863.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 88.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 87 | 766.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palos Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palos Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palos Heights is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palos Heights is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palos Heights is $389,152.
The median income in Palos Heights is $108,740.
Palos Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palos Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palos Heights | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 159 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palos Heights, IL Weather
The average high in Palos Heights is 59.7° and the average low is 41.7°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 31.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palos Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Palos Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palos Heights
The current population in Palos Heights is 12,152. The population has decreased 0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,152 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 11,817 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 11,965 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 12,116 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 12,460 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 12,480 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,534 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,545 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 12,544 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,566 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 12,572 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,540 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 12,446 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 12,332 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 12,185 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palos Heights
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Palos Heights is:
87.2% White with 10,599 White residents.
2.2% African American with 262 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 58 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 189 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 1,044 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palos Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palos Heights
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Palos Heights is 50.0% female with 6,071 female residents.
Palos Heights is 50.0% male with 6,080 male residents.
| Gender | Palos Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palos Heights for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Palos Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palos Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palos Heights, Illinois
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3.2% of households in Palos Heights earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Palos Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Palos Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Palos Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in Palos Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Palos Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Palos Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Palos Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Palos Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.6% of households in Palos Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palos Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
