Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Old Magnolia Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Oxbow Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cream and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Texas Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum for East Texas Culture
Museum
Howard House Museum
Museum
City Lights Palestine
Cinema
Fairy Garden Trail
Attraction
Wildcat Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (11) F
Roundhouse Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Palestine Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Knights of Columbus
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Parks (15) B
Larry Street Park
Park
Runners Circuit
Park
West Palestine Ave City Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Willie Myers Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Water Smart Garden
Park
Beach Volleyball court
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Old Town/Sawdust Stage
Park
Reagan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Park
Park
Calhoun Park
Park
Davey Dogwood Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Old Magnolia Mercantile
Gift Shop
Dickens Jewelry
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Northside Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ivan Smith Furniture
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Palestine.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Palestine is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Palestine crime rates are 3,275 per 100k, which is 20% higher than Texas
Property Crime
2,579 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
696 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in Palestine is $40,684 - which is 26% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$40,684
F
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Palestine Regional Medical Center - West Campus
Hospital
Palestine Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Palestine home prices are $106,100 - which is 26% lower than Texas
Home Price
$106,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools D

The Palestine graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
76%
D
Elementary Schools (11) F
Elkhart Daep
Ut Tyler Innovation Academy - Palestine
Southside El
Christian Heritage Academy
Westwood El
Story Int
Neches Daep
Westwood Pri
Palestine Career And Technical H S
Northside Pri
High Schools (4) F
Ut Tyler Innovation Academy - Palestine
Westwood H S
Palestine H S
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ratings B-

Palestine has an overall rating of 71% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
B
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Fun Activities in Palestine, TX 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Palestine, TX is one of the best places for family-friendly activities and unique attractions that will make your vacation one to remember.

The Polar Express is in town, and this scenic railroad is a wonderful place to take the kids during the holidays. You can also visit Davey
...Read More Dogwood Park to spend time in nature and see local wildlife up close. Reagan Park is also in the area if you want to take a walk in the fresh air or ride bikes. If you want to learn more about Palestine and the surrounding areas, you can visit the Museum for East Texas Culture for an experience that is both educational and entertaining.

Palestine is also a great place to do some antique shopping because of attractions like Duncan Depot Antiques. The Palestine Civic Center is one of the best places to see a show or concert, and you can enjoy a great bite to eat to end the night at Red Fire Grill, which offers modern American fare and gluten free options. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palestine? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Larry Street Park
      Runners Circuit
      West Palestine Ave City Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Willie Myers Park
      Centennial Park
      Water Smart Garden
      Beach Volleyball court

      Entertainment

      Texas Theatre
      Museum for East Texas Culture
      Howard House Museum
      City Lights Palestine
      Fairy Garden Trail
      Wildcat Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Roundhouse Liquors
      Subway
      Burger King
      Sonic
      Wendy's
      Panda Express
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Palestine? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Palestine.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Palestine a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Palestine Regional Medical Center
      Palestine Regional Medical Center - West Campus

      Pharmacies

      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors