Palos Heights, Illinois · ZIP 60463

Palos Heights — ZIP 60463

Palos Heights (60463) scores 73/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $410K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$410K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$410K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

124,938

Violent Crime

14,991

Property Crime

109,947

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cook County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)	09–12	1,916	Not reported	22%
Palos East Elementary School	KG–05	705	Not reported	53%
Chippewa Elem School	01–03	237	Not reported	37%
Independence Jr High School	06–08	236	Not reported	64%
Indian Hill	PK–KG	183	Not reported	Not reported
Navajo Heights Elem School	04–05	174	Not reported	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,359

Median Income

$108K

Homeownership

93%

Median Age

49.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60463 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60463 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60463 is approximately $410K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60463 in Palos Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.