Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Palos Perk Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Crepe Cafeccino
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Palos Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
The Plush Horse
Sweets
Frangella Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pop's Itallian Beef
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Double Dragon
Fast Food
Sal's Phillys
Fast Food
Bar Code 111
Bar
Melinda's Pub
Bar
Lassak Delicatessen
Deli
Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack & Pats
Fast Food
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Grove Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Palos Heights Recreation Center
Community Centre
Palos Heights Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Breadsmith
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairplay
Grocery Store
Elshafei Sweets!
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jack & Pats Butcher
Butcher
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Grapevine Foods
Bakery
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
95th Produce Market
Grocery Store
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Olympia Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Great American Bagel
Bakery
Parks (6) B
Lakeview Park
Park
Palos Park Woods Picnic Grounds
Park
Playground on the Green
Playground
Village Green
Park
Trailhead Bicycle Access
Park
Community Park
Park
McClaughrey Park
Park
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
Park
Playground
Park
Altman Park
Park
Crawford Park
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Parkview Park
Park
Worthwoods Park
Park
Loveland Park
Park
Homerding Park
Park
Ishnala Park
Park
Ishnala Woods Park
Park
Passarelli Park
Park
Swallow Cliff
Park
Sunny Pine Park
Park
Aspen Park
Park
Brentwood Park
Park
Michael Park
Park
Penney Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Richard's Bicycles
Bicycle
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Wisemen Barber Lounge
Hairdresser
We Fix Phones & Tablets
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shu Fee Ma Fee
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Cycles-N-Sports
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Chicago Reptile House
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Palos Park.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
Palos Park
Transit Station
Palos Heights
Transit Station
88th Avenue & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Roberts
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy WB
Bus Stop
Moraine Valley Community College
Bus Stop
Harlem & 115th Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & Ishnala
Bus Stop
Harlem & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Harlem EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Depot (Metra)
Bus Stop
Harlem & 110th Street
Bus Stop
Worth
Transit Station
Roberts & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & 107th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Oak Park
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
111th Street & Normandy
Bus Stop
10220 S 76th Ave (Bridgeview Courthouse) SB
Bus Stop
10220 S 76th Ave (Bridgeview Courthouse) NB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Nagle
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Palos Park is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Palos Park crime rates are 436 per 100k, which is 78% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
436 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Palos Park is $114,020 - which is 93% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$114,020 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palos Hospital
Hospital
Palos Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Palos Park Police Department
Police
Palos Heights Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Moraine Valley Community College Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
North Palos Fire District
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Ridge Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Chicago Ridge Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Orland Park Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Orland Smiles
Dentist
Alsip Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Palos Park home prices are $383,900 - which is 120% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$383,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Palos Park graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Southwest Suburban Montessori
Transitional Employment Program
Palos East Elementary School
Farm And Nature Discovery School
Palos South Middle School
Koraes Elementary School
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
St Alexander School
Worthwoods Elem School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Navajo Heights Elem School
Worth Jr High School
Worth Elem School
Oak Ridge Elem School
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Independence Jr High School
Bobbie Noonans Child Care
Sandbox Learning Center
Prairie Elem School
Palos West Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Ridge School
Chippewa Elem School
Indian Hill
H H Conrady Jr High School
Elden D Finley Jr High School
High Schools (0) F
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Carl Sandburg High School
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Transition
Universal School
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
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ratings A+

Palos Park has an overall rating of 96% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
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Palos Park, IL Area Guide

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  • Palos Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Palos Park crime rates are 78% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Palos Park is 35% higher than the Illinois average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palos Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lakeview Park
      Palos Park Woods Picnic Grounds
      Playground on the Green
      Village Green
      Trailhead Bicycle Access
      Community Park
      McClaughrey Park
      Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

      Entertainment

      Palos Bowling Alley
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

      Food & Drink

      The Plush Horse
      Frangella Deli
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      WingStreet
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Palos Park? Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Palos Park.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palos Park? The cost of living in Palos Park is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
      Palos Park
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palos Park? Palos Park crime rates are 436, which are 78% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      436 per 100k people

      81% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 230

      81% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      37%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palos Park? The median income in Palos Park is $114,020 which is 93% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $114,020106% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $63,500113% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Palos Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palos Park home prices? Palos Park home prices are $383,900 - which is 120% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $383,900108% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61770% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      39% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Palos Park have good schools? The Palos Park graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Palos Park a good place to live? Palos Park has an overall rating of 96% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      5 total surveys

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