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North Palos School District 117
North Palos School District 117 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 29,491. The median household income is $81,925 and the median age is 38.3.
29,491
Population
3971
People / sq mi
$81,925
Median Income
38.3
Median Age
North Palos School District 117 covers 7 sq mi of land at 3971.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,925
Median Household Income
$36,713
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$297,300
Median Home Value
$1,218
Median Rent
70.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Palos School District 117 serves a community with a population of 29,491 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in North Palos School District 117 is $81,925, with a per capita income of $36,713. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
North Palos School District 117 is 76.3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 67.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In North Palos School District 117, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in North Palos School District 117 is $297,300, with a median rent of $1,218. The homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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Data for North Palos School District 117 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1728890).
What distinguishes North Palos School District 117 is density: among the most densely settled of US school districts, around 3,971 people per square mile. With 29,491 residents, North Palos School District 117 is a school district in Illinois.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,925 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $297,300, with typical rent around $1,218.
Roughly 26.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in North Palos School District 117: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.