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Palos Hills, IL

Palos Hills is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago. The city was established in 1958 and reached a population of 18,530 in the 2020 census. It is named after Palos de la Frontera, Spain, from which Christopher Columbus set sail to North America. Moraine Valley Community College and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School are its main schools.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Palos Hills has a total area of 4.29 square miles (11.11 km²), of which 4.25 square miles (11.01 km²) (or 98.97%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (or 1.03%) is water.

As of the 2020 census, there were 18,530 people, 7,247 households, and 4,209 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,319.35 inhabitants per square mile (1,667.71/km²). There were 7,697 housing units at an average density of 1,794.17 per square mile (692.73/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.70% White, 5.77% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 6.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.19% of the population.

Health and wellness are priorities in Palos Hills, supported by facilities such as the Palos Health South Campus, which provides comprehensive medical services to residents. The Moraine Valley Community College Fitness Center serves as a hub for fitness enthusiasts, providing various exercise programs and promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community. Attend wellness fairs and health screenings organized by the Palos Hills Community Center. Access comprehensive mental health services, including counseling and therapy, at Pillars Community Health. Get personalized nutrition advice and counseling sessions at Northwestern Medicine. Access family counseling and support services at Thrive Counseling Center.

The top sites in Palos Hills, IL are Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, Swallow Cliff Woods North, and Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery.

Population: 17,883 (2022). ZIP Code: 60465. Area code: 708. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Area: 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km²).

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What is the ethnicity of Palos Hills, IL?

In 2022, Palos Hills, IL had a population of 18.3k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $79,306. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Palos Hills, IL declined from 18,379 to 18,278, a −0.55% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,570 to $79,306, a 9.28% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palos Hills, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%).

Is Palos Hills, IL a good place to live?

Palos Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 18,278. Palos Hills is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Palos Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palos Hills, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the crime rate in Palos Hills, IL?

Palos Hills is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (70%) and also has a lower crime rate than 55% of the communities in Illinois, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. Your chance of becoming a victim in Palos Hills is one in 177 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia - Palos Hills, Illinois

City of Palos Hills

Palos Health South Campus 

Moraine Valley Community College Fitness Center

Palos Hills Community Center

Pillars Community Health

Northwestern Medicine

Thrive Counseling Center

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

Swallow Cliff Woods North

Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery

Data USA

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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