Palmer: Economy & Jobs
Palmer's typical household earns $104,258 (about the same as Ellis County median $99,595; 1.3× higher than Texas median $81,220), with homes at a median value of $226,000.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $104,258 — above the Texas median ($81,220). Poverty rate 4.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $104,258 (vs Texas $81,220) |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% (vs Texas 5.0%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 81.2% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Pct Walked | 11.1% |