Palestine SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
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.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Palestine Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 $195,281.
The median income in Palestine is $44,981.
Palestine's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palestine Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palestine | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palestine, TX Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Palestine, TX Photos
Rankings & Articles For Palestine
Locations Around Palestine
Map Of Palestine, TX
Best Places Around Palestine
Tyler, TX
Population 109,215
Athens, TX
Population 13,200
Jacksonville, TX
Population 14,325
Palestine Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palestine
The current population in Palestine is 19,136. The population has increased 2.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,136 | 1.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palestine
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Palestine is:
45.8% White with 8,762 White residents.
26.7% African American with 5,113 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 23 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 94 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 454 Two Or More residents.
24.0% Hispanic with 4,595 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 26.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palestine
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Palestine is 48.8% female with 9,330 female residents.
Palestine is 51.2% male with 9,806 male residents.
| Gender | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palestine for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Palestine completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Palestine completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Palestine completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Palestine completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Palestine completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Palestine completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% 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 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palestine, Texas
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9.9% of households in Palestine earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Palestine earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Palestine earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.4% of households in Palestine earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Palestine earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Palestine earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Palestine earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Palestine earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Palestine earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Palestine earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palestine | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
