At a Glance
Median Income
$46,274
$21,271 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $184,444
Median Rent
$689/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
478/100K
1,467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
66.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Palmview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmview 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 residents earn a median household income of $46,274 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,271. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% 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 Palmview is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,444. Median rent is $689/month, with 33.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Palmview reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,467/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Palmview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
66.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmview 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
Population15,650
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,065/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,274
Per Capita$21,271
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$689
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$184,444
Housing Units5,852
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent478/100K
Property1,467/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation142 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+66.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmview 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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
32.9% 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.