Texas · Metropolitan Area
Paloma Creek South is a small city in Texas with a population of 8,797. Residents earn $137,585 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Paloma Creek South receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Paloma Creek South stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Paloma Creek South is $137,585, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Paloma Creek South among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Paloma Creek South is $342,800, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,366 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Paloma Creek South enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 85.0% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,585 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,381 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,628 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34,830 |
| County GDP | $115,358M |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Healthcare | 4,398 |
| Retail | 2,985 |
| Manufacturing | 491 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 37.9 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
| Census Median | $342,800 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $390,940 |
| Median List Price | $390,940 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.6% |
| Inventory | 55 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,366 |
| 103% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,982/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2100°N, 96.9327°W |
| County FIPS | 48085 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.5% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,982/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Retail Stores | 2,985 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.9 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |