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Palmview, TX


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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):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Palmview Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Palmview, TX

Comparing Palmview 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 Diversity83
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11
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 Adults66
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone11

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