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Palos heights, IL

Palos heights, IL.

Population: 13,722 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palos heights, IL is $406,079 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,750 after a median 46 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,079

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$406,079
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+56.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$406,079
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$327,750
Median list price
$398,900
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,880/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,340/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
CHSD 218, Palos Heights SD 128, Palos CCSD 118
Schools include
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus), Chippewa Elem School, Navajo Heights Elem School, Independence Jr High School, Indian Hill

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
18.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
206,915
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
208,100

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
100
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,386
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Palos heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$406,079$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$327,750$212,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,386$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Palos heights, IL?
$406,079.
What is the median sale price in Palos heights, IL?
$327,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Palos heights, IL?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Palos heights, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palos heights, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Palos heights, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Palos heights, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palos heights, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palos heights, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palos heights, IL?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palos heights, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Palos heights, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Palos heights, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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