Palmer, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,141
Population
1,211/sq mi density
$70,550
Median Income
$34,916 per capita
$275,900
Home Value
$440,227 Zillow
$1,134
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
153
Violent Crime/100K
949 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,550 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$275,900 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Palmer (2)
Alaska Public Lands
Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help visitors and residents to have meaningful, safe, enjoyable experiences on public lands, and encourages them to sustain the natural and cultural resources of Alaska. These centers provide trip-p...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Visitors center is located inside the Federal Building and weather conditions are seasonal conditions of the Anchorage area, outside the facility.
Chugach State Park
State Park
425,813 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0