Living in Palestine, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palestine · Census data 2020–2024
Palestine has 19,136 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $44,981 (43% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $166,000, the median rent is $1,062/month.
Palestine at a glance
- Population
- 19,136
- Median age
- 35.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $44,981State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $166,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,062/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Palestine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Palestine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Palestine the median home value is $166,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
Palestine median household income
The median household income in Palestine is $44,981 and the income per person is $28,699. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Palestine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,743
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.77
Palestine demographics
- Population
- 19,136
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 6,734
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palestine ›
Education in Palestine
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Palestine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Palestine
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Palestine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | 19,136 | $44,981 | $166,000 | $1,062 |
| Elkhart | 1,701 | $52,891 | $107,300 | $756 |
| Neches | 352 | $82,143 | — | — |
| Oakwood | 570 | $37,396 | $111,500 | $680 |
| Grapeland | 1,595 | $39,643 | $121,100 | $872 |
| Frankston | 1,088 | $56,667 | $103,700 | $923 |
| Poynor | 467 | $86,750 | $179,700 | $1,100 |
| Berryville | 1,184 | $68,194 | $137,100 | $594 |
| Jacksonville | 14,325 | $51,375 | $119,800 | $908 |
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What is the median household income in Palestine, TX?
The median household income in Palestine is $44,981, 43% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Palestine?
The median home value in Palestine is $166,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Palestine?
The median gross rent in Palestine is $1,062 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Palestine, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Palestine?
The median age in Palestine is 35.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Palestine?
The average commute to work in Palestine is 21 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Palestine?
The unemployment rate in Palestine is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Palestine?
16.6% of adults in Palestine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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