Palm Valley, TX

Palm Valley, Texas

Palm Valley contains a population of approximately 1,298.

The People and Families of Palm Valley

In Palm Valley, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Palm Valley, at least compared to other cities of its size.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palm Valley had a median family income of $74,868. The typical family in Palm Valley is better off than most in Texas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Palm Valley. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Palm Valley, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Palm Valley Housing

Palm Valley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 89% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Palm Valley are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Palm Valley, 96% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Palm Valley can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Palm Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Palm Valley, TX

Comparing Palm Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Palm Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Palm Valley Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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