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Palmhurst

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$593K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$335K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 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
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.823
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$335K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,887 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.1999
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

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.66%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.5 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,740
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.616 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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 citys nationally.

How Palmhurst compares

By median home value, Palmhurst is the 1st most expensive of 20 cities in Hidalgo County, and its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Hidalgo County.

Home values in Palmhurst

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$99K$1.2M
cities in Hidalgo County ranked by median home value
#Hidalgo CountyMedian valueHomes
1Palmhurst$335K823
2McAllen$241K42,966
3Edinburg$215K48,885
4Mission$194K48,120
5Alamo$188K11,698
6San Juan$187K12,327
7Hidalgo$185K3,963
8Alton$183K4,814
9Weslaco$175K23,684
10Pharr$169K22,434
11Palmview$168K4,090
12Edcouch$146K3,326
13Penitas$142K3,687
14Donna$142K16,363
15La Joya$142K1,582
16Mercedes$131K10,025
17Elsa$124K2,446
18Progreso$110K505
19La Villa$106K535
20Sullivan City$101K2,229

About the Palmhurst market

What is the median home price in Palmhurst, TX?

The median sale price in Palmhurst, TX is $592,900 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Palmhurst, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Palmhurst, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 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 Palmhurst, TX?

Palmhurst, TX contains 823 residential properties, with a median of 1,887 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1999. The median TopHap Estimate is $335K.

How does Palmhurst, TX compare to the rest of Hidalgo County?

By median home value, Palmhurst, TX is the 1st most expensive of 20 cities in Hidalgo County. Its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Hidalgo County. McAllen just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Palmhurst, TX?

85% of homes in Palmhurst, TX are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Palmhurst, TX hold?

66% of mortgaged homes in Palmhurst, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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