At a Glance
Median Income
$47,893
$29,667 per capita
Home Value
$287,000
Zillow: $243,090
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
20.0% smoking rate
How Palermo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palermo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palermo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palermo residents earn a median household income of $47,893 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,667. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palermo is $287,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,090. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
12.3% of adults in Palermo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palermo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,440
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,893
Per Capita$29,667
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
B
Home Value$287,000
Rent$1,067
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$243,090
Housing Units2,278
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation214 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Palermo was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.