At a Glance
Median Income
$71,286
$40,567 per capita
Home Value
$217,900
Zillow: $205,217
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.4% smoking rate
How Palisades Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palisades's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palisades a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palisades residents earn a median household income of $71,286 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,567. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,057 business establishments, including 378 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palisades is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,217. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
14.5% of adults in Palisades hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palisades has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans21.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,286
Per Capita$40,567
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$11,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,900
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$205,217
Housing Units188
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,394/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation3,434 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Palisades was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 378 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.