Neighborhood in Rockport, Aransas County

Living in Palm Harbor, Rockport

B+

1st of 7areas in Rockport
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockport overall: D

Palm Harbor is a neighborhood in Rockport, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store3.7 mi
Pharmacy5.0 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe3.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym2.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library4.0 mi

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

Population
850
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$99,000
Household income
$83,800
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor is a neighborhood in Rockport with about 900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Palm Harbor is B+. That puts it 1st of 7 areas we grade in Rockport, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Palm Harbor

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Palm Harbor

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Palm Harbor report card

Each grade compares Palm Harbor 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+

    Homes cost 1.2x income.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $83,800, 0% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 221 violent crimes per 100k, 1,777 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 0% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Palm Harbor compared with Rockport

Better than Rockport

  • Home value to income: 1.2x73% lower than Rockport (4.4x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%29 points higher than Rockport (71%)
  • Average commute: 16 min28% lower than Rockport (22 min)

Worse than Rockport

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34%6 points lower than Rockport (41%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DLive Oak Learning CenterElementary, Rockport-Fulton ISD3.2 mi
  • DRockport-Fulton MiddleMiddle, Rockport-Fulton ISD5.3 mi
  • CRockport-Fulton High SchoolHigh, Rockport-Fulton ISD5.1 mi

Cost of living in Palm Harbor

The median home is worth $99,000, 69% lower than the Rockport median, which means a monthly payment of about $707 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median home value69% lower than Rockport$99,000$320,500$283,800
Home value to income73% lower than Rockport1.2x4.4x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Rockport100%71%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Rockport13%21%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockport201219891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$707
Mortgage payment
$542
Property tax
$165

Based on a $99,000 home in Palm Harbor, 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

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median household income16% higher than Rockport$83,800$72,174$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Rockport0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Rockport13%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Rockport34%41%34%
Average commute28% lower than Rockport16 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home27 points lower than Rockport0%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockport0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Rockport95%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Palm Harbor

Under 1822%
18 to 3463%
35 to 648.6%
65 and over5.8%
Race and ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black0%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rockport

  1. 2B-Key Allegro
  2. 3C+Northwest Rockport
  3. 4C-Central RockportMedian rent $1,110
  4. 5C-Southwest RockportMedian rent $1,520
  5. 6D+North RockportMedian rent $1,110
  6. 7DWest RockportMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Northeast MarshallMarshall
  2. B+Alldredge GardensMidland
  3. B+Southwest HendersonHenderson

Questions about Palm Harbor

Is Palm Harbor a good place to live?

Palm Harbor is a neighborhood in Rockport, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Palm Harbor?

The median home is worth $99,000, 69% lower than the Rockport median. A median home costs 1.2x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Rockport.

What schools serve Palm Harbor?

The closest rated public schools are Live Oak Learning Center (elementary, rated D), Rockport-Fulton Middle (middle, rated D) and Rockport-Fulton High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Palm Harbor 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.