About Palos Hills
Palos Hills sits between Palos Park to the southeast and Hickory Hills / Bridgeview to the north. It is the most affordable of the three Palos communities and home to Moraine Valley Community College, one of the largest two-year colleges in Illinois — which gives the village an unusually balanced demographic for a suburb its size.
Housing leans toward 1960s–1980s split-levels, ranches, and modest two-stories on standard suburban lots. Townhome and condo communities are more common here than in Palos Park or Palos Heights, which gives first-time buyers and downsizers options that simply do not exist next door.
For buyers who want the Palos area's forest-preserve access without the Palos Park price point, Palos Hills is the most direct path in.
Why people move to Palos Hills
The biggest draw is value. Square-foot pricing in Palos Hills typically runs below Palos Park and Palos Heights for comparable homes, and inventory turns over more frequently — meaning buyers have real options on most weekends, not just a handful of listings.
Outdoor access is excellent. The village sits between several Cook County Forest Preserve units (Saganashkee Slough, Pulaski Woods, Country Lane Woods), and the Cal-Sag Trail runs along the northern edge. Moraine Valley Community College adds cultural and recreational programming that benefits residents beyond students.
Schools cover Palos CCSD 118, North Palos District 117, and parts of District 230 for high school (Stagg and Sandburg), again depending on address. Always verify — Palos Hills sits at a few district intersections.
Neighborhoods in Palos Hills
- Westhaven. Established mid-century neighborhood.
- Country Hill Estates. Townhome and condo community.
- Brookwood / Royal Oaks. Single-family homes near the forest preserves.
Schools serving Palos Hills
Elementary & Middle
- Palos Community Consolidated School District 118
- North Palos School District 117
High School
- Consolidated High School District 230 — Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Carl Sandburg High School (boundary-dependent)
Things to do in Palos Hills
- Moraine Valley Community College and FAPAC events
- Cook County Forest Preserves (Saganashkee Slough, Pulaski Woods)
- Cal-Sag Trail
- Palos Hills public parks and recreation programs
Commute & transportation
No Metra station inside Palos Hills — Worth or Palos Park (SouthWest Service) are the closest. I-294 access via 95th Street is roughly 10 minutes north.
The Palos Hills market right now
Palos Hills consistently provides the lowest cost of entry into the Palos communities, with active townhome and condo segments alongside single-family homes.
For a current, address-specific valuation or buyer comp set in Palos Hills, get in touch — I'll send a written report within 1–2 business days.