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Palm Valley

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$338K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
13
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$229K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20202026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20202026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
20202026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20202026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20202026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20202026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201920232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.754
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$229K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,950 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.96%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.51%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,560
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,497 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Palm Valley compares

By median home value, Palm Valley is the 11th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Cameron County, and its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Cameron County.

Home values in Palm Valley

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$100K$493K
neighborhoods in Cameron County ranked by median home value
#Cameron CountyMedian valueHomes
1The Shores$1.4M130
2South Padre Island Golf Club$396K1,203
3Laguna Vista$337K482
4Treasure Hills$277K1,144
5Bay Side Gardens$275K100
6San Carlos Estates$272K138
7Chula Vista-Orason$244K149
8Villa Los Pinos$242K1,467
9Rio Del Sol$237K735
10Brownsville$235K1,666
11Palm Valley$229K754
12Cottonwood Country Club & Golf Course$221K194
13Reid Hope King$205K236
14South Point$196K422
15Olmito$188K365
16Villa Pancho$171K603
17La Paloma$165K1,296
18Encantada-Ranchito El Calaboz$165K875
19Country Club Estates at Vicc$162K525
20San Pedro$158K389
21Riverside Park$144K295
22Camelot Independent Retirement Village$134K147
23Indian Lake$126K439
24Downtown$121K1,960

25 neighborhoods in Cameron County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Palm Valley market

What is the median home price in Palm Valley, TX?

The median sale price in Palm Valley, TX is $337,523 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Palm Valley, TX each year?

13 homes sold in Palm Valley, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Palm Valley, TX?

Palm Valley, TX contains 754 residential properties, with a median of 1,950 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $229K.

How does Palm Valley, TX compare to the rest of Cameron County?

By median home value, Palm Valley, TX is the 11th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Cameron County. Its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Cameron County. Brownsville ranks just above it and Cottonwood Country Club & Golf Course just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Palm Valley, TX?

65% of homes in Palm Valley, TX are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Palm Valley, TX hold?

51% of mortgaged homes in Palm Valley, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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