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Palm Heights

Texas · San Antonio · 13,584 residents · 1.757 sq mi
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The short version

Palm Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $120,478. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Palm Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,584
Population density
7,731 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,372
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,924
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,478
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,219
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(760)
Black5.6%(765)
Hispanic / Latino88.4%(12,011)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(48)
Diversity Score26.5%(3,598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(760)
Black5.6%(765)
Hispanic / Latino88.4%(12,011)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(48)
Diversity Score26.5%(3,598)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Foreign born
16.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas?

Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas has about 13,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas?

The typical household in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas earns about $54,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas expensive?

In Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas, the median home is worth about $120,478, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Palm Heights, San Antonio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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