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Palmer, TX (Town)

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Population
2,644
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
464 ft
Median Home Value
$226,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,718/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$104,258
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityEnnis, Texas7.2 miles away · 25,694 residents.

About Palmer

Palmer is a town in Ellis County, Texas, operating within the southern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located along Interstate 45 and famously serving as a shooting location for the award-winning 1983 film Tender Mercies, the growing community of approximately 2,515 is served by the Palmer Independent School District for public education locally today.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.8rating

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