What are the schools like in Palm Valley, TX?

School district data for Palm Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Palm Valley?

The median household income in Palm Valley, TX is $69,773 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Palm Valley, TX?

Palm Valley has an average high temperature of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Palm Valley, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Palm Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Palm Valley's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palm Valley is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $268,400 and the median rent is $1,123 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palm Valley, TX?

Palm Valley has a violent crime rate of 353.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1824.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Palm Valley, TX a Good Place to Live?

Palm Valley is a small town of 1,876 in Texas, with a median household income of $69,773 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Palm Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Palm Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palm Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.2

Palm Valley's overall cost of living index is 85.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palm Valley costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Palm Valley, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$268,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,123	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,773	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Palm Valley's violent crime rate is 353.5 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

353.5 /100k

Property Crime

1824.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Palm Valley, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palm Valley sees average highs of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palm Valley, TX
Average High — January	71.7°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Palm Valley, TX	National Avg
Population	1,876	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.4%	18.9%
Asian	8.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	29.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Las Palmas II, TX 1 mi Primera, TX 1 mi Juarez, TX 2 mi Combes, TX 3 mi Harlingen, TX 4 mi

Palm Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palm Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Palm Valley's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Palm Valley roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $268,400 and median rent is $1,123/month.

What is the crime rate in Palm Valley, TX?

Palm Valley's violent crime rate is 353.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1824.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Palm Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Palm Valley, TX a good place to live?

Palm Valley, TX has a population of 1,876, a median household income of $69,773, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Palm Valley?

Palm Valley averages 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Palm Valley?

The population of Palm Valley, Texas is 1,876 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palm Valley?

Key numbers for living in Palm Valley: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $268,400, median household income $69,773, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palm Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.