Palmer, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 55% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 17% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Palmer is a small community in Texas with about 2,685 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property tax rate.
- The median home value in Palmer is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Palmer is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Palmer is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Palmer has a violent crime rate of 743/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Palmer is 31 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.9 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$145k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$523better than 36% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.07%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.41%better than 88% of US places
Unemployment7.2%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.7better than 83% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 25% of US places
School Quality54.3better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime743/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Crime1116/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Community
Population2,68569th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.810th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3569th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2887th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)54.5%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)39.2%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability6.6/20better than 52% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 42% of US places
Amenities Nearby3.72better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Palmer an affordable place to live?
- Palmer is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 17% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Palmer safe?
- Palmer is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 743/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1116/100k.
- What is the weather like in Palmer?
- Palmer averages 85°F in July and 47°F in January, with 40.9 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Palmer?
- Public-school quality in Palmer is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Palmer?
- The average one-way commute in Palmer is 31 min.