At a Glance
Median Income
$34,403
$13,500 per capita
Home Value
$92,600
Zillow: $230,599
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
20.3% smoking rate
How Palo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palo residents earn a median household income of $34,403 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,500. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palo is $92,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,599. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Palo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,403
Per Capita$13,500
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$230,599
Housing Units127
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation801 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute43 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Palo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.