At a Glance
Median Income
$82,629
$38,045 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
Zillow: $285,972
Median Rent
$816/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
7,728/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Palmhurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmhurst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmhurst residents earn a median household income of $82,629 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,045. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmhurst is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,972. Median rent is $816/month, with 25.5% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Palmhurst reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,728/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Palmhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmhurst has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,595
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,629
Per Capita$38,045
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent$816
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$285,972
Housing Units874
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property7,728/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation149 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmhurst was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.