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Palmview.
About
Life in Palmview
Life in Palmview is fundamentally shaped by affordability and proximity to the Rio Grande Valley's job centers—you're looking at a median home value around $113,600 and rent averaging $678 monthly, which means your paycheck actually stretches here compared to most of Texas. The community is predominantly Latino (93% according to the most recent detailed census data), and that's the real cultural spine here—family-oriented neighborhoods, strong Catholic roots, and a food and social scene built around that identity, though the college degree rate sits at 13.7%, suggesting education access or affordability has been a real constraint. The Rio Grande Valley heat is relentless, particularly June through September, with the subtropical humidity that makes air conditioning non-negotiable; flooding can be an issue during heavy rains given the region's geography.
Palmview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Foreign-Born
32.3%
Broadband Internet
83.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Palmview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Palmview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (96.9%), and 83.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 52% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Palmview
In Palmview, rent runs 52% below the TX average, and home values are 60% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,071
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $181,368 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.1 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Palmview
Unemployment in Hidalgo County, which includes Palmview, is 2.1 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Palmview: Hidalgo County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hidalgo County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Palmview is about 2% of Hidalgo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Palmview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Palmview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Palmview, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE)
Small hub568k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Palmview is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
329.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,156.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Palmview Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hidalgo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hidalgo County, which includes Palmview, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | $53.1M |
| 2024 | 19 | Heat | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2022 | 17 | Frost/Freeze | $140,000 |
| 2021 | 33 | Drought | $528,240 |
| 2020 | 40 | Drought | $370.2M |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.2M |
| 2018 | 12 | Frost/Freeze | $51.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hidalgo County, county-wide
Palmview is about 2% of Hidalgo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hidalgo County, which includes Palmview, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
162
per year
Moderate Days
199
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hidalgo County, county-wide
Palmview is about 2% of Hidalgo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Palmview has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
183
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
39
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 47°F | 0.82" |
| Feb | 74°F | 51°F | 0.86" |
| Mar | 79°F | 57°F | 1.40" |
| Apr | 85°F | 63°F | 1.66" |
| May | 90°F | 70°F | 1.87" |
| Jun | 95°F | 74°F | 1.95" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 2.23" |
| Aug | 97°F | 75°F | 1.20" |
| Sep | 92°F | 71°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 87°F | 64°F | 2.20" |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 1.05" |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 1.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Palmview
Uninsured
31.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Palmview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mission Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Mission
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Mcallen
Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Edinburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Palmview
Palmview's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Palmview (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 28,666 students · in-state tuition $9,993 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,947 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,856 students · in-state tuition $4,920 · 32% graduate · median earnings $39,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Palmview
Palmview has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayPadre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
85 mi awayCities Near Palmview
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Palmview FAQ
Is Palmview, Texas affordable?⌄
Palmview's median rent is $678/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,963/year. Median home value is $113,600.
Is Palmview, Texas safe?⌄
Palmview's violent crime rate was 330 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1157 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Palmview, Texas?⌄
Hidalgo County, which includes Palmview, has an unemployment rate of 6.3%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Palmview, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Palmview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $678/month and median household income is $43,963/year. The median home value is $113,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Palmview, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Palmview is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from