What are the schools like in Palmer, TX?

Palmer is served primarily by PALMER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Palmer?

The median household income in Palmer, TX is $50,338 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Palmer, TX?

Palmer has an average high temperature of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Palmer, TX affordable or expensive?

Palmer's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palmer is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palmer, TX?

Palmer has a violent crime rate of 38.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 268.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Palmer, TX a Good Place to Live?

Palmer is a small town of 1,523 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,338 . Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Palmer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Palmer 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

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

Metric	Palmer, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,338	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Palmer's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.4 /100k

Property Crime

268.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Palmer is served primarily by PALMER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Palmer, TX	National Avg
School District	PALMER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	52.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palmer sees average highs of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palmer, TX
Average High — January	71.7°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Palmer, TX	National Avg
Population	1,523	—
Median Age	18.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	46.9%	22.2%
65 and over	7.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rice Tracts, TX 1 mi La Paloma, TX 2 mi Lago, TX 2 mi Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX 2 mi El Camino Angosto, TX 3 mi

Palmer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer, TX affordable or expensive?

Palmer's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Palmer roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Palmer, TX?

Palmer's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 268.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Palmer?

Public schools in Palmer are operated by PALMER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Palmer, TX a good place to live?

Palmer, TX has a population of 1,523, a median household income of $50,338, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Palmer?

Palmer averages 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Palmer?

The population of Palmer, Texas is 1,523 with a median age of 18.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palmer?

Key numbers for living in Palmer: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $52,500, median household income $50,338, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palmer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.