Texas · Metropolitan Area
Paloma Creek is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,250. Residents earn $88,850 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Paloma Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.5 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. Paloma Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Paloma Creek is $88,850, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Paloma Creek is $308,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,732 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Paloma Creek 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 | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,850 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,523 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,628 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% 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 | 3.48% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $308,500 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $322,500 |
| Median List Price | $322,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 30.8% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,732 |
| 135% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.48% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| 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 | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2253°N, 96.9370°W |
| County FIPS | 48085 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,065/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 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 | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |