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Houses in Palestine, TX (Anderson County) — Census median home value $153,400, county listing prices up about 1.7% over the past year. Market data for Palestine houses and the broader area.
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Palestine, TX is in Anderson County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Palestine and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,888, with a median household income of $46,228. Census data puts the median value of houses in Palestine at $153,400.
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Market overview
Palestine housing market
Palestine is in Anderson County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palestine and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$153,400
Population (Census ACS)
18,888
Median household income
$46,228
County price trend (2025)
1.68% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Palestine market snapshot
Population
18,888
County
Anderson County
Median Household Income
$46,228
Median Home Value (city)
$153,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,032/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palestine's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $153,400.
County Price Trend
Anderson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palestine has an estimated population of 18,888 and a median household income of $46,228, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palestine's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Palestine
County guide: Anderson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Palestine.
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Nearby communities include Elkhart, Neches, Frankston.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grapeland (~20.6 mi), Poynor (~22.7 mi), Cuney (~23.8 mi), Berryville (~25.4 mi), Jacksonville (~26.5 mi), Latexo (~27.0 mi), Coffee City (~27.8 mi), Shadybrook (~28.1 mi), Rusk (~29.4 mi), Moore Station (~30.5 mi), Sunrise Shores (~30.5 mi), Emerald Bay (~30.6 mi), Gallatin (~30.7 mi), Crockett (~32.2 mi), Athens (~32.8 mi), Bullard (~33.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palestine data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
18,888
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$153,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$46,228
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,032
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.68%
Census place type
city
County
Anderson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.46 sq mi
Census GEOID
4854708
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Palestine
Schools
PALESTINE ISD — 6 schools, 3,297 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Anderson addresses may be served by PALESTINE ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Palestine FAQ
What are houses worth in Palestine, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palestine at $153,400.
How much do houses cost in Palestine, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Palestine, Census ACS data shows a median value of $153,400. Active listing prices in Anderson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palestine, TX?
Palestine houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Anderson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Palestine, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palestine's population at approximately 18,888.
What's the median rent in Palestine, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palestine at approximately $1,032 per month.
What is the median household income in Palestine, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palestine at approximately $46,228.
Is the Palestine housing market growing?
Anderson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Palestine, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palestine's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Palestine, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest PALESTINE ISD for many Palestine addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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