Palmhurst, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,595 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,629 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
4
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
6
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 64
Mar 1 0 70
Apr 1 0 76
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 83
Oct 2 0 77
Nov 1 0 69
Dec 1 0 61

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 2%

Schools

Rafael a Cantu Jh
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Faith Christian Academy
1 miles, SE 5 star
Hurla M Midkiff El
1 miles, W 4.1 star
Sharyland North Jh
2 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Platt College-STVT-McAllen
4 miles, SE 1 star
South Texas College
4 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mission Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SW 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
6 miles, SE 2.3 star
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
7 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Valley International Airport
40 miles, SE 1 star
Laredo International Airport
114 miles, N 1 star