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Palestine is a small town in Indiana with a population of 925. Residents earn $89,924 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
925 Population 907/sq mi density
$89,924 Median Income $28,922 per capita
$134,900 Home Value
$1,086 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,924 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,924
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $134,900
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,086
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population925
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,924
Per Capita$28,922
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$7,836M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$1,086
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units373
Rent Burden11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation818 ft (249 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.3%
Libraries6

Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palestine receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Palestine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palestine is $89,924, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palestine is $134,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Palestine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Palestine has a population of 925 with a density of 907 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

925
Total Population
907
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.2%
Female 61.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Palestine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Palestine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palestine is $89,924, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Palestine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,924
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,922
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$77,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,157
County GDP$7,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare173
Retail284
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Palestine is $134,900, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,086 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,900
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,086
7% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%
Housing Units373
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Rate3.24%
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation818 ft (249 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates41.1748°N, 85.9456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 97.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density907/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.3%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities173
Restaurants180
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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