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Palmer Heights, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County
Palmer Heights, PA
At a Glance
How Palmer Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmer Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palmer Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palmer Heights residents earn a median household income of $115,292 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer Heights is $289,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,690. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 22.6% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Palmer Heights reports 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,709/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Palmer Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.