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Palmer Town, MA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity Anderson

Working in Palmer Town -salaries realistic?

Hey everyone, I'm a 47-year-old software engineer and Median household income is $78,789, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,041/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,372, Palmer Town is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food sce...

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Gianna W.

Working in Palmer Town -salaries realistic?

Hey, I've been here for 14 years and Homes are going for about $255,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some g...

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Serenity Anderson

Starting a business in Palmer Town?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,041/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,041 for rent here. Homes are going for about $255,000 on average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 12,372, Palmer Town is a small town. Proper...

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Genesis Morgan

Is Palmer Town a good place to live?

Crime rate is something to consider -Palmer Town sits at 407.9 per 100K. Median household income is $78,789, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look...

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Genesis Morgan

Biggest downsides of living in Palmer Town?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $78,789 in Palmer Town. With a population of 12,372, Palmer Town is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 12,372 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Palmer Town sits at 407.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Ruby L.

How are the schools in Palmer Town?

Hello, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,041 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aaliyah Cook

Life in Palmer Town as a young professional

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Bella Cook

Remote worker thinking about Palmer Town

First post here. Been living here since 2008. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Palmer Town sits at 407.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Jackson Bailey

Why I chose Palmer Town over bigger cities

OK so Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,041/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,041 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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