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Palestine, TX
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Palestine, TX
At a Glance
How Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palestine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palestine residents earn a median household income of $46,228 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,983. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,672 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palestine is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,984. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 35.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Palestine reports 548 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,486/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.