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Palacios, TX

Palacios, TX.

Population: 7,681 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Palacios, TX is $187,052 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $198,942 after a median 62 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastal flooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,052

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$187,052
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.9%
5-year appreciation
-1.2%
10-year appreciation
+23.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$203,632
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$198,942
Median list price
$261,817
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-8.5%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
88.4%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,021/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,027/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,226/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,968/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
PALACIOS ISD, TIDEHAVEN ISD
Schools include
PALACIOS EL, PALACIOS JUNIOR SENIOR H S, MARKHAM EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
238
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
ALCOA (Point Comfort)/Lavaca Bay (21.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,571
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,711

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Trull Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,421
Households with broadband internet
44.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,182
Average weekly wage
$1,391
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PalaciosState medianUS median
Typical home value$187,052$255,950$285,053
Median sale price$198,942$279,663$319,906
Median days on market62 days66 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,421$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Palacios, TX?
$187,052.
What is the median sale price in Palacios, TX?
$198,942.
How long do homes take to sell in Palacios, TX?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Palacios, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,226/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palacios, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, drought, lightning.
Is Palacios, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Palacios, TX. 238 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Palacios, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palacios, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palacios, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palacios, TX?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Palacios, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Palacios, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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