What are the schools like in Palos Park, IL?

Palos Park is served primarily by Palos CCSD 118. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Palos Park?

The median household income in Palos Park, IL is $128,370 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Palos Park, IL?

Palos Park has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Palos Park, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Palos Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Palos Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palos Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $445,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palos Park, IL?

Palos Park has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Palos Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Palos Park is a small town of 4,836 in Illinois, with a median household income of $128,370 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Palos Park stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Palos Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palos Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Palos Park's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palos Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Palos Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$445,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,370	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Palos Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Palos Park is served primarily by Palos CCSD 118. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Palos Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Palos CCSD 118	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palos Park sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palos Park, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Palos Park, IL	National Avg
Population	4,836	—
Median Age	59.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	34.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palos Heights, IL 2 mi Palos Hills, IL 2 mi Worth, IL 2 mi Chicago Ridge, IL 4 mi Hickory Hills, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Palos Park

Palos Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60464

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palos Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Palos Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Palos Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $445,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Palos Park, IL?

Palos Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Palos Park?

Public schools in Palos Park are operated by Palos CCSD 118. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Palos Park, IL a good place to live?

Palos Park, IL has a population of 4,836, a median household income of $128,370, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Palos Park?

Palos Park averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Palos Park?

Palos Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60464.

What is the population of Palos Park?

The population of Palos Park, Illinois is 4,836 with a median age of 59.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palos Park?

Key numbers for living in Palos Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $445,200, median household income $128,370, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palos Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.