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Palmdale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County
Palmdale, PA
At a Glance
How Palmdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palmdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palmdale residents earn a median household income of $60,449 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,572. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmdale is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,872. Median rent is $1,385/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Palmdale reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in Palmdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmdale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.