The slogan for the city of Palos Heights is “Come Alive!”, and residents living in Downtown Palos Heights find plenty of reasons to do so. “It’s a really nice place to live and raise a family. I raised six kids here,” says Sharon Biros Koerber, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Chicago and 30-year resident of the neighborhood. “People stick around, and the community is very friendly.” With a host of top-rated schools, various shops and restaurants, events hosted throughout the year and a variety of home styles sitting on spacious green lots, Palos Heights offers plenty of opportunities for residents to follow the advice of the city slogan.
Downtown Palos Heights is a hub of retail and commerce.
Downtown Palos Heights has a large retail presence.
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The shaded flanks of South Harlem Avenue
Many housing styles can be found in Downtown Palos Heights, including older brick ranch-style homes, quaint Cape Cods and newer modern traditional homes. Houses are situated on spacious lots shaded by mature trees to either side of South Harlem Avenue, the main road cutting through the city. A range of amenities are available, such as attached garages, driveways and outdoor entertaining spaces. A two-bedroom home in this neighborhood starts at $235,000, while larger three-bedroom houses can reach $580,000. “There’s not a lot of housing stock available right now,” Koerber says. “If something comes up and it’s in good shape, it goes fast.”
Downtown Palos Heights homes are mostly single story brick ranch styles.
Downtown Palos Heights features calm residential streets surrounding the main strip.
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A distinguished school district in Illinois
Students in Palos Heights can look forward to attending several highly rated schools, beginning with Chippewa Elementary. Chippewa scores an A on Niche and teaches first through third grade. They then move to Navajo Heights Elementary for fourth and fifth grades, and to Independence Junior High School for sixth through eighth grade. Both schools rate an A-minus and offer a Paws For Reading program that brings therapy dogs to the school library for weekly visits. Students finish at A.B. Shepard High School, also graded A-minus, which offers after-school workshops in Japanese Raku pottery.
Downtown Palos Heights residents go to Chippewe Elementary.
Residents of Downtown Palos Heights send their children to Navajo School.
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The pocket parks of Palos Heights
When they want to get outside on summer days, residents head to Navajo Park. Located right by Navajo Heights Elementary School, this small park is dominated by a playground with swings and plenty of open space for kids to run around. Palmer Park, just off 73rd Court, has tennis courts, a basketball court and a softball field for athletically inclined locals. The Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens at the north end of the neighborhood is woven through by several miles of trails and offers canoe and kayak rentals.
Navajo Park is a great place to take the kids in Downtown Palos Heights.
Palmer Park has a playground with swings and a jungle gym for Downtown Palos Heights residents.
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From Jewel-Osco to Highlander House
Shopping for groceries is as easy as heading to Jewel-Osco at the neighborhood's south end. A trip to Target is a quick 3.5-mile drive down West Calumet Sag Road to Rivercrest Shopping Center, where locals can also find fast-casual eateries like Applebee’s and the AMC Crestwood movie theater. Residents prefer eating out in Palos Heights’ downtown district, where Capri Ristorante Italiano was featured by WGN TV’s Chicago’s Best. Highlander House serves authentic Polish food a few blocks south and celebrates Chicago’s heritage.
Jewel Osco is a go to grocery option for Downtown Palos Heights residents.
Residents of Palos Heights love Capri Ristorante Italiano, an easygoing eatery doling out traditional Italian specialties in a relaxed environment.
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All along South Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights sits right along Interstate 294, connecting the neighborhood to Chicago 20 miles northeast. South Harlem Avenue is the lifeline of the community, hosting many small businesses and running northeast 10 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Downtown Palos Heights has a high amount of traffic along Harlem Avenue.
Downtown Palos Heights has a wide variety of retail in its strip malls.
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Summer markets and Christmas festivals
The Palos Heights Farmers’ Market runs from May through October at 12217 South Harlem Avenue and features local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and more. The Classic Car Show takes place in July, and spectators can admire hundreds of classic cars from the 1920s through the 1980s on display on both sides of Harlem Avenue. The event also includes live music and local food. Holidays in the Heights takes place in November and December and features a holiday parade, a tree decorating contest and a German-inspired Kris Kringle Market.
The picture of a suburb, the character of a town
Palos Heights is the picture of a suburb with all the character of a small town. Its main street along South Harlem Avenue bustles with life on weekends. Trinity Christian College, located on the east side of the neighborhood, lends to this lively atmosphere as students flock to the restaurants and bars for breaks from studying. In contrast to the sleepy image that suburbs can evoke, Palos Heights truly lives up to its motto: “Come Alive!”
Downtown Palos Heights has some wonderful natural features at the nearby Lake Katherine.
Downtown Palos Heights has a strong community of athletes.
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Parks in this Area
Swallow Cliff Woods
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Homerding Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Kennelly Park Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Palmer Park - Palos Heights Park District
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Crawford Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Memorial Park/Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
19 min drive
Bus
Harlem Ave & 122nd St
Bus
Harlem Ave & Ishnala Dr
Bus
Harlem Ave & 127th St
Bus
Harlem Ave & 125th St
Bus
Harlem Ave & 123rd St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Palos Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Palos Heights, Palos Heights sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Palos Heights, Palos Heights over the last 12 months is $396,933, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$388,000
Median Single Family Price
$388,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
161
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,252
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,850
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
424
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,019
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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