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What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Palos Heights

My neighborhood has a 15 mile bike path that connects several natural springs in the area. It's a great place to walk or ride bikes with my kids. There are several restaurants nearby. And there are multiple playgrounds to choose from within a 10 min radius.

It is called Mansion row mansions all around school walkable we frequent the pizzeria there is a free library and an actual regular library nearby the park is only a block away nice to walk through too

I like that I can walk to a lot of local mom and pop businesses. There are a lot of unique shops. There is a local store that makes homemade soaps.

People friendly, lots of pet lovers. Close to highways and shopping Nice kept yards and properties. Great restaurants to eat at

Who Lives Here

Palos Heights Demographics

Education

High School

20%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

18%

Master's

9%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

52%

3 people

19%

4 people

14%

5 people

9%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

27%

50-100k

28%

100-150k

19%

150-200k

14%

200k+

12%

Age

0-10

9%

10-20

13%

20-45

23%

45-65

28%

65+

28%

Getting Around Palos Heights

Palos Heights Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

20%

15-30 Mins

30%

30-40 Mins

16%

40-60 Mins

16%

60+ Mins

17%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2828

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Percentage: 5050

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Parks, Pet

Things To Do In Palos Heights

Top Score

Grocery Stores

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Suffice to say, this place is great for groceries.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 91% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 72% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Parks

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll be living the park life in Palos Heights.

  1. A high number of parks per resident
  2. 24% fewer parks than average
  3. Significantly more parks than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Sit. Stay. Good boy. Palos Heights is a good place for pets.

  1. A high number of pet facilities per resident
  2. 63% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 50% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You won't get sick of medical care here.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 37% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Happy hour starts at six around here.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 70% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 100% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 71% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 31% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The shopping scene here is a size medium.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cardio is hale and hardy in Palos Heights.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 62% fewer gyms than average
  3. 7% more gyms than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Palos Heights.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 62% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 12% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in Palos Heights.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 82% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. A standard number of coffee shops compared to areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. A high number of fine art centers per resident
  2. 75% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. Significantly more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Palos Heights Features

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Busy Streets

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 3 of 5 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Palos Heights Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Palos Heights

10/10

G. Kerkstra Elementary School

Grades 1-5 • Public

10/10

Glen Oaks Elemementary School

Grades 2-5 • Public

10/10

Oak Ridge Elemementary School

Grades 2-5 • Public

10/10

Pleasantdale Elementary School

Grades PK, K-4 • Public

9/10

Highlands Elementary School

Grades PK, K-4 • Public

9/10

Millennium Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

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All About

Living in Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights, Illinois is a small city with approximately 12,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (27%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. With an average age of just under 47, the city's population skews notablyolder than most cities in Illinois. Most residents own their homes in Palos Heights, and 5% of residents rent. The average rent for Palos Heights is $748 a month more than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Palos Heights: education and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 14% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in management, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $96,000, Palos Heights workers take home more than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. Palos Heights's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Palos Heights has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 19% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Averaging about 37 minutes, the commute time for Palos Heights residents is longer than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (36%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is used by only 3% of the city. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.