Palos Hills city, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Palos Hills city, Illinois Demographics
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As of 2026, Palos Hills city, Illinois has a total population of 18,139, the 141st largest city in Illinois, with a median household income of $83,969, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Palos Hills city Quick Facts

Population 18,139

Median Household Income $83,969

Median Home Value $259,200

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

High School Graduation Rate 87.2%

Diversity Index 32/100

Population 18,139 141st of 1,445

Median Income $83,969 top 30%

Poverty Rate 9.2% 26% lower national

Median Home Value $259,200 top 20%

How Palos Hills city Compares

Median Household Income

Palos Hills city

$83,969

$81,702

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Palos Hills city

$259,200

$250,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.5%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 41.2%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.6%

Renter 20.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

30.4%

55-74

23.5%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Palos Hills city Rankings in Illinois

#141 Population of 1,445

#370 Median Income of 1,445

#426 Education of 1,445

#218 Home Value of 1,445

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Cities Similar to Palos Hills city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bourbonnais village	18,109	$81,017	$242,600	33.0%	9.7%
Sycamore city	18,243	$80,837	$254,200	43.6%	9.5%
Franklin Park village	18,233	$76,009	$261,700	18.7%	13.6%
Bellwood village	18,373	$76,990	$219,600	15.7%	11.4%
Bensenville village	18,576	$78,298	$259,300	20.6%	8.4%

Population Overview

Palos Hills city is a small city located in Illinois. The total population is 18,139. It ranks as the 141st most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palos Hills city is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palos Hills city is $83,969. This is 3% higher than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $259,200. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Palos Hills city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Palos Hills city, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Palos Hills city, Illinois?

Palos Hills city, Illinois has a population of 18,139 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Palos Hills city, IL?

The median household income in Palos Hills city is $83,969, which is 7% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Hills city, IL?

The poverty rate in Palos Hills city is 9.2%. This means approximately 1,645 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Palos Hills city, Illinois?

Palos Hills city's population is 81.3% White, 4.8% Black, 10.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Palos Hills city, IL?

The median home value in Palos Hills city is $259,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Palos Hills city, Illinois?

25.0% of adults (25+) in Palos Hills city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.