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Fun Activities in Palestine, TX User Rating 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palestine? The cost of living in Palestine is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than Texas.
      Palestine
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palestine? Palestine crime rates are 1,954, which are 26% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,954 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Palestine? The median income in Palestine is $40,684 which is 26% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $40,68426% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,33528% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Palestine home prices? Palestine home prices are $106,100 - which is 26% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $106,10043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83412% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Palestine have good schools? The Palestine graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Palestine a good place to live? Palestine has an overall rating of 71% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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