Palmhurst, Texas
City · Population 2,602 · #529 in Texas
About Palmhurst
Palmhurst is a small town in southern Texas counting 2,602 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Palmhurst is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 585 residents per square mile.
📰 Palmhurst News Today
- Del Barrio provides an update on activities in the City of Palmhurst Rio Grande Guardian · Apr 7
- Palmhurst, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Palmhurst, TX Weather Radar AccuWeather · Jul 30
- Palmhurst resident wins big with $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket ValleyCentral.com · Oct 11
- Texas home raided for operating makeshift casino Chron · Jan 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palmhurst Unique
- The only place in America named Palmhurst — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of McAllen (4 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Palmhurst
- Applebee's — american
- La Palma Azul — snackbar (café)
- Pollos Medina — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Palmhurst
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Palmhurst
- HURLA M MIDKIFF EL
- RAFAEL A CANTU J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,602
Rank in state#529 of 1,224
Land area4.45 sq mi
Density585/sq mi
Coordinates26.2583, -98.2953