Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Palmer, TX
$375,000Median listing price
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About Palmer
Palmer (2,393 residents in 2020) is a town in eastern Ellis County on the I-45 corridor, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is a classic railroad town — grain elevators and cotton heritage still visible — that has become a quiet, affordable alternative to Ennis and Waxahachie.
Home prices in Palmer
The median listing price in Palmer is $375,000.
Top places in Palmer
- Historic downtown Palmer — railroad-era storefronts and grain elevators.
- Palmer City Park — community park with sports facilities.
- Nearby: Waxahachie — Ellis County Courthouse, Scarborough Renaissance Festival (15 minutes).
- Nearby: Ennis — Bluebonnet Trails, Texas Motorplex, National Polka Festival (15 minutes).
- Nearby: Lake Bardwell — fishing and boating.
Commuting from Palmer
- To Dallas: ~40 minutes (via I-45 north).
- To Fort Worth: ~75 minutes.
Palmer FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Palmer, TX?
The median listing price in Palmer is $375,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Palmer, TX?
To Dallas: ~40 minutes (via I-45 north).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.