At a Glance
Median Income
$60,613
$30,705 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $185,902
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
47.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
2,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
68.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Palacios Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palacios's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palacios a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palacios residents earn a median household income of $60,613 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,705. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palacios is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,902. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 47.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Palacios reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,083/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Palacios hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
68.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palacios has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,394
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,613
Per Capita$30,705
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$2,905M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,327
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$185,902
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden47.8%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property2,083/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary307/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+68.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Palacios was founded in 1903.
The median home in Palacios was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bay City Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
