At a Glance
Median Income
$36,570
$19,637 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $181,423
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
58.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
15.3% smoking rate
How Palmview South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmview South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmview South a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmview South residents earn a median household income of $36,570 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,637. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% 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 Palmview South is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,423. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
7.4% of adults in Palmview South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
58.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmview South 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
Population2,301
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,739/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born33.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,570
Per Capita$19,637
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$181,423
Housing Units628
Rent Burden16.6%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation123 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+58.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmview South was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
33.5% 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.