At a Glance
Median Income
$54,745
$34,646 per capita
Home Value
$203,600
Zillow: $238,546
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
2,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Palmetto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmetto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmetto a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmetto residents earn a median household income of $54,745 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,646. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,527 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmetto is $203,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,546. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Palmetto reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,298/100K. The murder rate is 42.2/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Palmetto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmetto has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,681
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,745
Per Capita$34,646
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$8,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,600
Rent$1,223
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$238,546
Housing Units2,096
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property2,298/100K
Murder42.2/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation972 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmetto was built in 1989.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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