Neighborhood in Palestine, Anderson County
Living in Northeast Palestine, Palestine
1st of 4areas in Palestine
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Palestine overall: F
Northeast Palestine covers part of Palestine, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Palestine. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.
- Short commutes
- Schools scores low (19 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (20 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.7 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 2.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 3.4 mi |
| Childcare | 1.1 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 630
- Median rent
- $1,440
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Household income
- $79,400
- Average commute
- 11 min
- Homes owned
- 70%
What it's like to live in Northeast Palestine
Northeast Palestine is an area in Palestine with about 600 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 51% of households with children.
It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 4 areas in Palestine, which grades F overall.
Pros of living in Northeast Palestine
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $79,400, 77% higher than the Palestine median.
Cons of living in Northeast Palestine
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,440, 36% higher than the Palestine median.
- Higher unemployment. 21% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Palestine.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and strong wind as very high in this part of town.
Northeast Palestine report card
Each grade compares Northeast Palestine with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $1,440, homes cost 1.6x income.
65 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $79,400, 21% unemployed.
47 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.
19 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 464 violent crimes per 100k, 1,592 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
22 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 11 min, 11% work from home.
89 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
8.3% have a bachelor’s degree.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
19% of adults uninsured.
21 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
70% of homes owner-occupied.
75 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
69% of homes have broadband.
5 of 100 vs TX areas
Northeast Palestine compared with Palestine
Better than Palestine
- Median household income: $79,40077% higher than Palestine ($44,981)
- Home value to income: 1.6x56% lower than Palestine (3.7x)
- Average commute: 11 min45% lower than Palestine (21 min)
Worse than Palestine
- Homes with broadband internet: 69%20 points lower than Palestine (89%)
- Median rent: $1,44036% higher than Palestine ($1,062)
- Unemployment rate: 21%14 points higher than Palestine (7.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DStory IntermediateElementary, Palestine ISD0.4 mi
- DPalestine Junior HighMiddle, Palestine ISD3.2 mi
- BPalestine High SchoolHigh, Palestine ISD3.1 mi
Cost of living in Northeast Palestine
Median rent in Northeast Palestine is $1,440 a month, 36% higher than the Palestine median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $130,000, 22% lower than the Palestine median, which means a monthly payment of about $843 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Palestine | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent36% higher than Palestine | $1,440 | $1,062 | $1,403 |
| Median home value22% lower than Palestine | $130,000 | $166,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income56% lower than Palestine | 1.6x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Palestine | 57% | 58% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Palestine | 70% | 55% | 63% |
| Vacant homes13 points lower than Palestine | 0% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Palestine | 1966 | 1976 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $712
- Property tax
- $132
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,440
Based on a $130,000 home in Northeast Palestine, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Palestine | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income77% higher than Palestine | $79,400 | $44,981 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate14 points higher than Palestine | 21% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line17 points lower than Palestine | 0.5% | 18% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Palestine | 8.3% | 17% | 34% |
| Average commute45% lower than Palestine | 11 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Palestine | 11% | 5.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Palestine | 1.7% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet20 points lower than Palestine | 69% | 89% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Northeast Palestine
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Palestine
- 2D+North PalestineMedian rent $780
- 3DCentral PalestineMedian rent $1,050
- 4FSouthwest PalestineMedian rent $1,420
Questions about Northeast Palestine
Is Northeast Palestine a good place to live?
Northeast Palestine covers part of Palestine, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Palestine. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.
How much does it cost to live in Northeast Palestine?
Median rent in Northeast Palestine is $1,440 a month, 36% higher than the Palestine median. The median home is worth $130,000, 22% lower than the Palestine median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Palestine.
What schools serve Northeast Palestine?
The closest rated public schools are Story Intermediate (elementary, rated D), Palestine Junior High (middle, rated D) and Palestine High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Palestine that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.