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Palmerton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
Palmerton, PA
At a Glance
How Palmerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palmerton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palmerton residents earn a median household income of $71,471 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,680. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmerton is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,727. Median rent is $913/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Palmerton reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Palmerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmerton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.