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Palmhurst, TX


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Palmhurst, Texas

Palmhurst, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 6 miles NW of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission area. There are 4,872 residents in Palmhurst.

The People and Families of Palmhurst

In Palmhurst, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Palmhurst, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Palmhurst.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmhurst had a median family income of $24,549.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Palmhurst Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Palmhurst that were owner-occupied was 83%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Palmhurst housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Palmhurst, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Palmhurst Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Palmhurst, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone11

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