Palos township, Illinois
Palos township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Palos township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 55,372. The land area covers 33.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 55,372 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 22,293 | ±559 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 23,576 | ±597 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,293 | ±559 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,283 | ±330 |
| Median Home Value | $317,700 | ±$8,992 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,228 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,101 | ±$5,071 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,826 | ±$2,326 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,796 | ±1,142 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,706 | ±941 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 55,406 (2024)
ID: 194944
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
10802 S ROBERTS RD, PALOS HILLS IL 60465-2382
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Joliet, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Romeoville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | South Holland, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cicero, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Moraine Valley Community College
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College | 0.8 mi away | 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL, 60465-0937 |
7089744300
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GREEN HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 8611 WEST 103RD STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465 |
(708) 598-8446
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Hair Professionals Career College
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College Vocational | 2.0 mi away | 10321 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL, 60465 |
7084301755
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PALOS PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 12330 SOUTH FOREST GLEN BOULEVARD, PALOS PARK, IL, 60464 |
(708) 448-1530
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Trinity Christian College
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College | 3.7 mi away | 6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL, 60463-0929 |
7085973000
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WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 6917 WEST 111TH STREET, WORTH, IL, 60482 |
(708) 448-2855
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 7350 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL, 60455 |
6305283330
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PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 12501 SOUTH 71ST AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL, 60463 |
(708) 448-1473
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Cameo Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 9714 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453 |
7086364660
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CHICAGO RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 10400 OXFORD AVENUE, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415 |
(708) 423-7753
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LITTLE RED SCHOOL HSE, IL US, located 2.0 miles from Palos township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 14.7° | 23.9° | 2.30" | — |
| February | 36.9° | 17.6° | 27.3° | 2.00" | — |
| March | 48.6° | 27.9° | 38.3° | 2.50" | — |
| April | 62.0° | 39.2° | 50.6° | 4.14" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 49.6° | 61.5° | 4.98" | — |
| June | 84.1° | 59.8° | 72.0° | 4.65" | — |
| July | 89.5° | 64.1° | 76.8° | 4.10" | — |
| August | 86.7° | 63.4° | 75.1° | 4.46" | — |
| September | 79.8° | 55.0° | 67.4° | 3.45" | — |
| October | 65.2° | 42.5° | 53.9° | 3.68" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 31.2° | 40.5° | 2.73" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 21.1° | 29.7° | 2.40" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Hills city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Palos Park village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Hickory Hills city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Worth village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Palos Heights city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Willow Springs village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703157355. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.