Texas
Palacios is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,394. Residents earn $60,613 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palacios receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Palacios offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palacios is $60,613, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Palacios is $153,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Palacios is below the national average at 172 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,303 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Palacios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 49.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 51.0% |
| 281% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,613 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,327 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,685 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 824 |
| County GDP | $2,905M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,986 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $153,000 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,902 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $251 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.1% |
| Price Drops | 23.8% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,986 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Total Violent | 172.2/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 64.6/100K |
| Assault | 107.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,303.1/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 624.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,592.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7131°N, 96.2279°W |
| County FIPS | 48321 |
Winner: Republican by 50.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |