Livability Score

77
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Crepe Cafeccino
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Palos Perk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Palos Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Museum
El-Mar Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
Food and Drink (7) F
Lassak Delicatessen
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Bar Code 111
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Melinda's Pub
Bar
Frangella Deli
Deli
Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Village of Willow Springs Community Center
Community Centre
Palos Heights Recreation Center
Community Centre
Palos Heights Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
95th Produce Market
Grocery Store
Elshafei Sweets!
Bakery
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Olympia Bakery
Bakery
Fairplay
Grocery Store
Jack & Pats Butcher
Butcher
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Loveland Park
Park
Osborne Park
Park
Aspen Park
Park
Krasowski Park
Park
Bill Dunnett Field
Park
Michael Park
Park
Volunteer Park
Park
Palos Fen Nature Preserve
Park
Marty Ptacek Playground
Park
Trailhead Bicycle Access
Park
Worthwoods Park
Park
Doug Osborne Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Kasey Meadow Park
Park
Moore Park
Park
Altman Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Palos Park Woods Picnic Grounds
Park
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
Park
Kruger Park
Park
McClaughrey Park
Park
Peaks Park
Park
Martin Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Petkiewitz Park
Park
Shops (6) D-
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shu Fee Ma Fee
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
Cycles-N-Sports
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Palos Hills.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Roberts & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
Moraine Valley Community College
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 111th Street
Bus Stop
111th Street & Roberts
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 99th Street NB
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 99th Street SB
Bus Stop
10220 S 76th Ave (Bridgeview Courthouse) SB
Bus Stop
10220 S 76th Ave (Bridgeview Courthouse) NB
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy EB
Bus Stop
111th Street & SW Hwy WB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Roberts
Bus Stop
95th Street & 86th Court
Bus Stop
Industrial Drive & 100th Pl
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 95th Street SB
Bus Stop
88th Avenue & 95th Street NB
Bus Stop
95th Street & 78th Avenue
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Harlem
Bus Stop
Pace Southwest Garage
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Harlem
Bus Stop
Harlem & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
Harlem & 107th Street
Bus Stop
76th Avenue & 95th Street SB
Bus Stop
95th Street & 77th Avenue
Bus Stop
76th Avenue & 95th Street NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Palos Hills is 106/100 - which is 10% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Palos Hills crime rates are 528 per 100k, which is 73% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
461 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
67 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Palos Hills is $64,364 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$64,364 C
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Moraine Valley Community College Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
North Palos Fire District
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palos Heights Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palos Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hickoory Hills Police Department
Police
Palos Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Chicago Ridge Police Department
Police
Palos Park Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Ridge Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Justice Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bridgeview Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Palos Hills home prices are $205,600 - which is 18% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$205,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Palos Hills graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Oak Ridge Elem School
Bobbie Noonans Child Care
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Koraes Elementary School
H H Conrady Jr High School
Worthwoods Elem School
Dorn Primary Center
Glen Oaks Elem School
Southwest Suburban Montessori
Universal School
St Patricia Elementary School
Worth Jr High School
Worth Elem School
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Transitional Employment Program
Penny Lane School
Our Lady Of The Ridge School
George W Lieb Elem School
Simmons Middle School
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Ridge Central Elem School
Palos East Elementary School
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten
Farm And Nature Discovery School
High Schools (1) F
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Universal School
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Oak Lawn Comm High School
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
South Side Baptist School
Carl Sandburg High School
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ratings A-

Palos Hills has an overall rating of 79% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A-
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Palos Hills, IL Area Guide

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Palos Hills Area Facts

  • Palos Hills has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Palos Hills crime rates are 73% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Palos Hills is 10% higher than the Illinois average

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Upper Middle-Class Near the City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Palos Hills, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago located to the southwest of the city. Palos Hills boasts itself as a family-centered, quaint, and welcoming community. The city itself is definitely geared more towards the upper middle-class with the high-priced homes that line Palos ...Read More Hills' neighborhoods. The public school system is great with a low student to teacher ratio that is perfect for students and is the envy of Chicago Public Schools.

Palos Hills has an entirely average scene when it comes to shopping, dining and nightlife. The city is, however, close to many diverse options in other suburbs or in Chicago itself when it comes to these things, which means it is never much of a problem for any of the residents. The city is also home to Moraine Valley Community College which establishes it as somewhat of a college town, though locals argue it is a safer community and not rowdy like you'd find at a more city-based college.

Overall, Palos Hills is a great place to raise a family and is a wonderful option for anyone looking to settle down in a safe and welcoming suburb of Chicago. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Loveland Park
      Osborne Park
      Aspen Park
      Krasowski Park
      Bill Dunnett Field
      Michael Park
      Volunteer Park
      Palos Fen Nature Preserve

      Entertainment

      Palos Bowling Alley
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
      El-Mar Bowling Alley
      Haunted Trails

      Food & Drink

      Lassak Delicatessen
      McDonald's
      WingStreet
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Arby's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Palos Hills? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Palos Hills.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palos Hills? The cost of living in Palos Hills is 106/100 - which is 10% higher than Illinois.
      Palos Hills
      106

      6% 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 Hills? Palos Hills crime rates are 528, which are 73% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      528 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 190

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Palos Hills? The median income in Palos Hills is $64,364 which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $64,36416% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,56416% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palos Hills home prices? Palos Hills home prices are $205,600 - which is 18% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $205,60011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07313% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

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

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Palos Hills a good place to live? Palos Hills has an overall rating of 79% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      4 total surveys

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