At a Glance
Median Income
$78,789
$44,562 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
Zillow: $337,919
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
408/100K
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Palmer Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmer Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmer Town a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmer Town residents earn a median household income of $78,789 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,562. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer Town is $255,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,919. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Palmer Town reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Palmer Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer Town has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population12,372
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,789
Per Capita$44,562
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,000
Rent$1,041
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$337,919
Housing Units5,714
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent408/100K
Property938/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault367/100K
Burglary277/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Palmer Town was founded in 1727.
The median home in Palmer Town was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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