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Palmview, TX

City in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population

15,921

Land area

7.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,101

ZIP codes

0

Palmview and its ZIP codes

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Palmview at a glance

  • Palmview is about 18 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • It is the 201st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • Households here earn a median of $43,963 a year, 44% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (60% below Texas) and median rent is $678 a month.

Local data for Palmview, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palmview, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$43,963

Poverty rate

30.8%

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$678/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.0%

Median age

38.8

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,709), German Americans (390), Irish Americans (96).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Palmview.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,955

296,499 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$35,290

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $5,268 per person

Hidalgo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Palmview, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home9.6%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palmview, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

970

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

9,038

3.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 47°F

20.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Palmview, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.4%

U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts

Diabetes

19.7%

U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

40.8%

U.S. 11.1% +29.7 pts

Cities near Palmview

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PerezvilleCensus-designated place1.5 mi0.8
Palmview SouthCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.8
AbramCensus-designated place2.3 mi3.1
DoffingCensus-designated place3.4 mi4.3
La HomaCensus-designated place3.5 mi6.3
West SharylandCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.2
PenitasCity3.9 mi9.4
MissionCity4 mi36.3
PalmhurstCity5.3 mi4.4
La JoyaCity5.7 mi4.2
Citrus CityCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.1
AltonCity6.7 mi7.6
Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.4
HavanaCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.8
GranjenoCity8.3 mi0.3
McAllenCity10 mi62.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Palmview, TX in?
Palmview is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Palmview, TX?
About 15,921 people live in Palmview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Palmview?
Nearby places include Perezville (1.5 mi), Palmview South (1.8 mi), Abram (2.3 mi), Doffing (3.4 mi), La Homa (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023