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Palmer Heights, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,963
Population
3,416/sq mi density
$115,292
Median Income
$43,536 per capita
$289,400
Home Value
$255,690 Zillow
$1,411
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
614
Violent Crime/100K
4,709 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$115,292 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,400 home value, $1,411/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
614 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$289,400
3% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
96.7%
48% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,459
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$289,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$255,690
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median List Price
$270,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
96.7%
Owner-Occupied
3.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,411/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
100.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
96.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $289,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,690 |
| Median Sale Price | $260,000 |
| Median List Price | $270,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,411 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 0 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,459 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |