Palmerston, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0

A Great

33,695 Population 1,650/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Palmerston, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

81°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Palmerston a Good Place to Live?

4.4 / 5.0 — Great

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Palmerston residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,201 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmerston is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Palmerston has an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33,695

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density1,650/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units13,478

Climate

Avg Temp81°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain71.9 in/yr

Elevation118 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.