Neighborhood in Palmview, Hidalgo County

Living in Palm Acres Estates Colonia, Palmview

D

5th of 6areas in Palmview
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Palmview overall: C

Palm Acres Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
3,480
Median rent
$650
Median home value
$176,000
Household income
$41,000
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Palm Acres Estates Colonia

Palm Acres Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Palm Acres Estates Colonia is D. That puts it 5th of 6 areas we grade in Palmview, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Palm Acres Estates Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Palm Acres Estates Colonia

  • Higher poverty. 39% of residents live below the poverty line, against 31% across Palmview.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Palm Acres Estates Colonia report card

Each grade compares Palm Acres Estates Colonia with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $650, homes cost 4.3x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $41,000, 2.2% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 4.2% work from home.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    76% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

Palm Acres Estates Colonia compared with Palmview

Better than Palmview

  • Vacant homes: 7.1%9 points lower than Palmview (16%)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.2%3 points lower than Palmview (5.1%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%3 points higher than Palmview (76%)

Worse than Palmview

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 94%40 points higher than Palmview (54%)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x66% higher than Palmview (2.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 39%8 points higher than Palmview (31%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DLeo J Leo ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BIrene M Garcia MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1.4 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Palm Acres Estates Colonia

Median rent in Palm Acres Estates Colonia is $650 a month, 4% lower than the Palmview median. A household would need about $26,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $176,000, 55% higher than the Palmview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,206 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePalmviewTexas
Median rent4% lower than Palmview$650$678$1,403
Median home value55% higher than Palmview$176,000$113,600$283,800
Home value to income66% higher than Palmview4.3x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points higher than Palmview94%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Palmview79%76%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Palmview7.1%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Palmview199619961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,206
Mortgage payment
$963
Property tax
$243
Median rent, for comparison
$650

Based on a $176,000 home in Palm Acres Estates Colonia, 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 income7% lower than Palmview$41,000$43,963$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Palmview2.2%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Palmview39%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Palmview8.6%13%34%
Average commute19% higher than Palmview24 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Palmview4.2%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Palmview1.9%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Palmview76%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Palm Acres Estates Colonia

Under 1820%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6449%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 3B-Central PalmviewMedian rent $440
  4. 4DMata Colonia Number 2Median rent $730
  5. 6FGoodwin Heights Number 1 ColoniaMedian rent $790

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-East BeaumontBeaumont
  2. D+West RichmondRichmond
  3. FSouthwest Haltom CityHaltom City

Questions about Palm Acres Estates Colonia

Is Palm Acres Estates Colonia a good place to live?

Palm Acres Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Palm Acres Estates Colonia?

Renters in Palm Acres Estates Colonia pay a median of $650 a month, 4% lower than the Palmview median. The median home is worth $176,000, 55% higher than the Palmview median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Palmview.

What schools serve Palm Acres Estates Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Leo J Leo Elementary (elementary, rated D), Irene M Garcia Middle (middle, rated B) and La Joya Palmview High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Palm Acres Estates Colonia name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.