Palmview, TX

Palmview, Texas

Palmview, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 9 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 123 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission area. There are 4,107 residents in Palmview.

The People and Families of Palmview

In Palmview, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Palmview, 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 Palmview.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmview had a median family income of $29,936.

Political Inclinations

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

Palmview Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Palmview that were owner-occupied was 79%. 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. Palmview housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Palmview, 93% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Palmview, TX

Comparing Palmview 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Palmview Almanac

Palmview Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Palmview Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Palmview, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Palmview Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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