Palacios, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,394 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,613 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$822 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Matagorda County
5
Bay City Urban Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Matagorda County
6
Bay City Urban Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 2 0 56
Mar 3 0 63
Apr 3 0 70
May 4 0 77
Jun 5 0 82
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 5 0 80
Oct 5 0 73
Nov 4 0 64
Dec 2 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, TX State Senate District 17, TX State House District 30, TX
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Schools

Palacios Hs
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Palacios Jh
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Central El
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
East Side Int
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Wharton County Junior College
43 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Houston-Victoria
46 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Victoria College
46 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
86 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Easterwood Field
130 miles, N • 1 star
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