Palos Heights is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (65%) and also has a lower crime rate than 59% of the communities in Illinois, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data.

Is Palos Heights a good place to live?

Palos Heights is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 12,480. Palos Heights is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. ... Many retirees live in Palos Heights and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palos Heights are highly rated.

Is Palos Hills Safe?

Palos Hills is Illinois' 4th safest municipality. The Cook County city recorded a violent crime rate of around 1 offense per 1000 people in 2018, which is just 25% of the Illinois rate. Palos Hills' property crime rate is impressive as well, at 4.84 per 1K.