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Palestine, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Julia Green

Quick question about Palestine

Military spouse here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned?

10 replies 15 upvotes qa
Cora C.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Palestine

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Palestine sits at 548.1 per 100K. With a population of 18,888, Palestine is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 18,888 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surpri...

4 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
living_savannah13

Worst things about Palestine nobody talks about

Hi all, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Palestine sits at 548.1 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end ...

7 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
living_savannah13

Best neighborhoods to rent in Palestine?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 9 years and With a population of 18,888, Palestine is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffi...

10 replies 4 upvotes housing
Cora C.

Thinking about relocating to Palestine from Seattle

We're a young couple and Median household income is $46,228, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,032 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ma...

0 replies 4 upvotes moving
living_savannah13

Moving from Las Vegas to Palestine next month

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $46,228 in Palestine. With a population of 18,888, Palestine is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Palestine?

5 replies 6 upvotes moving
Ariana Diaz

Considering Palestine vs Salt Lake City -help me decide

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $46,228 in Palestine. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

3 replies 2 upvotes moving
living_savannah13

Is Palestine a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $153,400, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city h...

0 replies 15 upvotes living
Julia Green

Working remotely from Palestine

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,032/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Palestine sits at 548.1 per 100K. Median household income is $46,228, which feels on the lower side ...

12 replies 4 upvotes jobs
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