Palm ValleyTX
A town of 2,155. Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns.
What makes Palm Valley stand out
The 2 things Palm Valley does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Palm Valley for work
Where Palm Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Palm Valley’s report card
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The data
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Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Palm Valley beats the Texas average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Palm Valley | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 17% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.7% | 74.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.8% | 5.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Palm Valley
Most working residents leave Palm Valley for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Harlingen (39%), Brownsville (9%) and Houston (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Palm Valley has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 51°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Palm Valley home is worth about $248K
The typical Palm Valley home is worth about $248,000, down 2.1% in a year, 17% below the Texas typical home.
Typical home value
Crime reported in Palm Valley
Palm Valley's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
About Palm Valley
City in Texas, United States
Palm Valley is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,413 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
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- Population
- 1,413
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Area code
- 956
Palm Valley’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Palm Valley.