Neighborhood in Palmview, Hidalgo County

Living in Central Palmview, Palmview

B-

3rd of 6areas in Palmview
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Palmview overall: C

Central Palmview covers part of Palmview, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Health scores low (12 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,020
Median rent
$440
Median home value
$40,000
Household income
$38,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Central Palmview

Central Palmview is an area in Palmview with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 3% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Palmview is B-. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Palmview, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Central Palmview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $440, 35% lower than the Palmview median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Palmview

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Palmview report card

Each grade compares Central Palmview with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $440, homes cost 1.1x income.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $38,200, 0% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 330 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 59% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    36% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Palmview compared with Palmview

Better than Palmview

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 22%31 points lower than Palmview (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.7%24 points lower than Palmview (31%)
  • Home value to income: 1.1x59% lower than Palmview (2.6x)

Worse than Palmview

  • Vacant homes: 39%22 points higher than Palmview (16%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 77%6 points lower than Palmview (83%)
  • Average commute: 23 min15% higher than Palmview (20 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJose De Escandon ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BIrene M Garcia MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1.6 mi
  • BMission High SchoolHigh, Mission CISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Palmview

Median rent in Central Palmview is $440 a month, 35% lower than the Palmview median. A household would need about $18,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $40,000, 65% lower than the Palmview median, which means a monthly payment of about $317 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePalmviewTexas
Median rent35% lower than Palmview$440$678$1,403
Median home value65% lower than Palmview$40,000$113,600$283,800
Home value to income59% lower than Palmview1.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent31 points lower than Palmview22%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Palmview75%76%63%
Vacant homes22 points higher than Palmview39%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Palmview199119961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$317
Mortgage payment
$219
Property tax
$98
Median rent, for comparison
$440

Based on a $40,000 home in Central Palmview, 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

MeasureHerePalmviewTexas
Median household income13% lower than Palmview$38,200$43,963$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Palmview0%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points lower than Palmview6.7%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Palmview13%13%34%
Average commute15% higher than Palmview23 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home50 points higher than Palmview59%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Palmview0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Palmview77%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Palmview

Under 188.1%
18 to 342.1%
35 to 6418%
65 and over72%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Palmview

  1. 1A-Basham Number 15 ColoniaMedian rent $930
  2. 2B-Ariel Hinojosa ColoniaMedian rent $820
  3. 4DMata Colonia Number 2Median rent $730
  4. 5DPalm Acres Estates ColoniaMedian rent $650
  5. 6FGoodwin Heights Number 1 ColoniaMedian rent $790

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Southwest MercedesMercedes
  2. B-Central AngletonAngleton
  3. C+Fairpark VillageRosenberg

Questions about Central Palmview

Is Central Palmview a good place to live?

Central Palmview covers part of Palmview, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Central Palmview?

Renters in Central Palmview pay a median of $440 a month, 35% lower than the Palmview median. The median home is worth $40,000, 65% lower than the Palmview median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Palmview.

What schools serve Central Palmview?

The closest rated public schools are Jose De Escandon Elementary (elementary, rated B), Irene M Garcia Middle (middle, rated B) and Mission High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Palmview 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.