Livability Score

72
/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 (0) F
Palos Perk Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Crepe Cafeccino
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Palos Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
In the Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
AMC Crestwood 18
Cinema
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Standard Bank Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (1) F
Pop's Itallian Beef
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Frangella Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
The Plush Horse
Sweets
Bar Code 111
Bar
Melinda's Pub
Bar
Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Grove Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Jack & Pats
Fast Food
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Lassak Delicatessen
Deli
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Palos Heights Recreation Center
Community Centre
Palos Heights Fitness Center
Gym
O2 Fitness and Nutrition
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Breadsmith
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairplay
Grocery Store
Jack & Pats Butcher
Butcher
Elshafei Sweets!
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grapevine Foods
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
95th Produce Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Palmer Park
Park
Passarelli Park
Park
Meyers Park
Park
Crawford Park
Park
Community Park
Park
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
Park
Homerding Park
Park
Walsh-Westgate Park
Park
Altman Park
Park
Penney Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Austin View Park
Park
Ishnala Woods Park
Park
Stahlak Park
Park
Ishnala Park
Park
Worthwoods Park
Park
Newberry Park
Park
Moore Park
Park
Playground
Park
Parkview Park
Park
Village Green
Park
Playground on the Green
Playground
Trailhead Bicycle Access
Park
Palos Park Woods Picnic Grounds
Park
Peaks Park
Park
Shops (2) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Richard's Bicycles
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Cycles-N-Sports
Bicycle
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
Burlington
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
At Home
Houseware
Ross
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Palos Heights.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Harlem & Ishnala
Bus Stop
Palos Park
Transit Station
Harlem & 115th Street
Bus Stop
Palos Heights
Transit Station
Harlem & 111th Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Harlem EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Depot (Metra)
Bus Stop
111th Street & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Oak Park
Bus Stop
111th Street & Normandy
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 110th Street
Bus Stop
Worth
Transit Station
111th Street & Nagle
Bus Stop
111th Street & Ridgeland
Bus Stop
111th Street & Roberts
Bus Stop
Cal Sag & 127th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Austin
Bus Stop
Harlem & 107th Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Central EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Central WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.3% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Palos Heights is 119/100 - which is 24% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Palos Heights crime rates are 760 per 100k, which is 63% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
708 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
52 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Palos Heights is $90,995 - which is 54% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$90,995 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health F

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

Palos Heights home prices are $295,100 - which is 69% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$295,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools B

The Palos Heights graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (10) A+
St Alexander School
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
Navajo Heights Elem School
Palos East Elementary School
Independence Jr High School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Transitional Employment Program
Sandbox Learning Center
Indian Hill
Chippewa Elem School
Palos South Middle School
Worth Jr High School
Worth Elem School
Worthwoods Elem School
Southwest Suburban Montessori
Koraes Elementary School
Farm And Nature Discovery School
Our Lady Of The Ridge School
Prairie Elem School
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Ridge Central Elem School
Nathan Hale Primary School
Eisenhower Coop-Dhh Program
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Nathan Hale Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Carl Sandburg High School
Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Program
Project Challenge
Communication Dev Program
South Side Baptist School
Transition
Oak Forest High School
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ratings A-

Palos Heights has an overall rating of 79% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D
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Palos Heights Area Facts

  • Palos Heights has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Palos Heights crime rates are 63% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Palos Heights is 24% higher than the Illinois average

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Palos Heights Illinois: The True Beauty of Chicago 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced amazing moments while living in Palos Heights Illinois. The city is in Cook County. Palos Heights is close to Mount Greenwood Chicago. The town is split into three districts and includes a multitude of different neighborhood communities. Palos Heights has a fair mix ...Read More of public, private, and college facilities. The teachers are astute and always helpful. The town serves Trinity Christian College and also is known for initiating the New International Version (NIV) of the Holy Bible. The area is upscale, so the cost of living is expensive but there is no crime and the housing market is reasonable. I like the weather here. On average, there are about 3 strong months of warm climates.

Some of the best areas in Palos Heights Illinois surround Lake Katherine Nature Center. The area has boating, biking, and scenic forest preserves. The town has so many different and distinct communities, it's easy to make a wealth of friends and acquaintances. The town has beautiful viewpoints. It is very well kept and Palos Heights has very friendly people. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Palmer Park
      Passarelli Park
      Meyers Park
      Crawford Park
      Community Park
      Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
      Homerding Park
      Walsh-Westgate Park

      Entertainment

      Palos Bowling Alley
      In The Game - Hollywood Park
      In the Game - Hollywood Park
      AMC Crestwood 18
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Standard Bank Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Pop's Itallian Beef
      Dunkin'
      Frangella Deli
      Subway
      The Plush Horse
      Bar Code 111
      Melinda's Pub
      Waldo Cooney's Pizza

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Palos Heights? Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Palos Heights.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palos Heights? The cost of living in Palos Heights is 119/100 - which is 24% higher than Illinois.
      Palos Heights
      119

      19% 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 Heights? Palos Heights crime rates are 760, which are 63% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      760 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 132

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palos Heights? The median income in Palos Heights is $90,995 which is 54% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $90,99564% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,72150% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Palos Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palos Heights home prices? Palos Heights home prices are $295,100 - which is 69% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $295,10060% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36244% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Palos Heights have good schools? The Palos Heights graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Palos Heights a good place to live? Palos Heights has an overall rating of 79% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      3 total surveys

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