Community Guide · Cook County, Illinois
A wooded hillside village ringed by the Palos forest preserves.
Character & Vibe
This guide covers what it is like to live in Palos Hills, Illinois, a compact Cook County village of hills and trees that sits at the edge of the Palos forest preserves. You will find local schools, commuting options, dining, shopping, parks and recreation, plus what buyers tend to appreciate about the village.
Palos Hills is a quiet, tightly knit village in southwest Cook County where streets roll over wooded hills and mature trees shade the neighborhoods. The village sits at the edge of the Palos forest preserves, so trails and green space are moments from home. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School anchors the community, and everyday shopping and dining line 103rd Street, Roberts Road and Harlem Avenue.
Commute & Trains
Palos Hills has no Metra station of its own. The Metra SouthWest Service stops at nearby Worth, just north of the village, with a ride to Chicago Union Station of roughly 35 minutes. I-294 and I-80 provide regional highway access.
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Schools
Districts and schools serving Palos Hills families
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Public elementary district serving Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and part of Bridgeview.
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Public elementary district serving a southern section of Palos Hills along with Palos Park and Palos Heights.
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Public high school in Palos Hills, part of Consolidated High School District 230.
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Local places to eat in and around Palos Hills
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Restaurant on 107th Street in Palos Hills.
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Breakfast and lunch spot on 111th Street in Palos Hills.
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Mediterranean bakery and cafe on Harlem Avenue in Palos Hills.
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Sub shop on Roberts Road in Palos Hills.
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Restaurant on Harlem Avenue in Palos Hills.
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Green space, trails and outdoor life near Palos Hills
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Village department managing Palos Hills parks and programs.
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Palos Hills park with a field house and athletic fields.
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Neighborhood park in Palos Hills.
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County's 15,000 acres of woodland with 75+ miles of trails surrounding the village.
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Palos Hills appeals to buyers who want a quiet, wooded village served by North Palos School District 117 and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, with unmatched access to forest preserves. The neighborhoods are established and well kept, and the location between Orland Park and the city keeps nearly everything within a short drive.
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