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Palmer, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
138
Population
445/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$27,019 per capita
$563
Median Rent
11.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
2,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$563/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
71
Median year built: 1953
Ownership vs. Renting
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$563/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
11.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
63% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,179 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 71 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 11.5% |