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Household income NAT. AVG.
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IndexPalos HeightsIllinoisNational
Income per capita$44,721$31,502$29,829
Median household income$90,995$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$95,921$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$78,750$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$61,272$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$40,092$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.0%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level5.7%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Palos Heights is 50% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Palos Heights is 64% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Palos Heights is 58% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Palos Heights is 62% lower than the national average

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      $60,657 $90,995 $181,990
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Palos Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Palos Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.9%12.9%
      Manufacturing sector12.8%12.8%
      Financial & insurance services3.7%3.7%
      Wholesale & retail services9.9%9.9%
      Public administration2.3%2.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.0%9.0%
      Education, health & social services17.2%17.2%
      Other30.2%30.2%

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      Palos Heights, IL12,460$90,99564.5%

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      Source: The Palos Heights, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).