Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Palestine, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,032
Population
18,524
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Bask in natural beauty and rich history in East Texas
Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
Located about halfway between Dallas and Houston, Palestine is a small town known for its rich history, scenic environment and supportive community. Home to the Texas State Railroad, Palestine boasts more than 1,800 historic sites in town, including its charming Main Street District. While remnants of Palestine’s past are all over town, local museums such as the Curious Museum, Howard House Museum, and the Museum for East Texas Culture feature exhibits that illuminate Palestine’s deep history.
Palestine contains a number of beautiful parks, including Davey Dogwood Park, Reagan Park, Big Woods on the Trinity, and the nearby I.D. Fairchild State Forest. Palestine’s natural beauty is at its height during the dogwood floral blooming season. Palestine embraces the season with festivities like the Dogwood Trails Celebration and the Dogwood Jamboree.
The tight-knit community in Palestine comes together for a variety of additional events as well, such as the Hot Pepper Festival, Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival, and Taste of New Orleans: Mardi Gras Celebration. Convenience to major highways makes getting around from Palestine a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,972
Average: $54,273
Education
2,282
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,061
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palestine has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Palestine, TX is $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,222 for two bedrooms, and $1,306 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palestine has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,024/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palestine, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
UT Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Public
Grades K-12
228 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
170 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
Public
Grades K-5
673 Students
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
140 Students
UT Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Public
Grades K-12
228 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
493 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
205 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
205 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
140 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
998 Students
UT Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Public
Grades K-12
228 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
438 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.