Life in Palestine research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Palestine over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Palestine:
The population in Palestine is 18,888.
The median home value in Palestine is $186,481.
The median income in Palestine is $46,228.
The cost of living in Palestine is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Palestine is $1,032.
The unemployment rate in Palestine is 6.7%.
The poverty rate in Palestine is 17.5%.
The average high in Palestine is 77.0° and the average low is 55.2°.
Crime in Palestine summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palestine. Key points include:
There were 366 total crimes in Palestine in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palestine is 1,862.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palestine is 417.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palestine is 1,445.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palestine is -12.10% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palestine / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 366 | 1,862.8 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 417.3 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 25.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 264.7 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 284 | 1,445.4 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 127.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 222 | 1,129.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 188.3 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Palestine summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palestine. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palestine is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palestine is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Palestine is $186,481.
The median income in Palestine is $46,228.
| Living Expense | Palestine | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Palestine is 77.0° and the average low is 55.2°.
There are 62.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palestine |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
The current population in Palestine is 18,888. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,888 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 18,741 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 18,532 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 17,906 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 17,989 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 18,237 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 18,318 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 18,456 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 18,488 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 18,611 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 18,691 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 18,647 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 18,657 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 18,656 | - |
45.1% White with 8,511 White residents.
27.3% African American with 5,153 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 14 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 58 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 62 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 457 Two Or More residents.
24.4% Hispanic with 4,610 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.1% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 27.3% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Palestine is 48.6% female with 9,180 female residents.
Palestine is 51.4% male with 9,708 male residents.
| Gender | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
6.0% of adults in Palestine completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Palestine completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Palestine completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Palestine completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Palestine completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Palestine completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Palestine completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Palestine completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Palestine completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.9% of households in Palestine earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Palestine earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Palestine earn $15,000 to $24,999.
17.0% of households in Palestine earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Palestine earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Palestine earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Palestine earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Palestine earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Palestine earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in Palestine earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.0% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |