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Palmer, AK
B+
Population: 5,978
Home Price: $224,500
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Overview
Palmer is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 5,978. Palmer has a short summer and cold winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
27.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Palmer, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,487
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$62,068
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Median Age
30.5
37.7
42.3
Gender
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Male
50.9%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
49.1%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Palmer
Alaska
United States
White
72.4%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.5%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
8.7%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.3%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$224,500
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$941
$773
$801
Family Households
44.9%
44.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.5%
29.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.4%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
38.6%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Palmer
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.7%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.4%
36.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.1%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.9%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.8%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
43.2%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.4%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Murder
13.4
5.7
3.0
Rape
13.4
207.7
38.0
Robbery
40.1
47.1
40.7
Assault
213.6
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Palmer
Alaska
United States
Burglary
253.7
368.5
336.1
Theft
2109.5
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
360.5
288.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Palmer, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
fast food
cheese
nutrition
hot sauce
farm fresh
thai food
salmon
easy recipes
chefs
burger
chicken sandwich
pizza
poultry
baking
breweries
locally grown
smoked gouda
biscuits
tast
little league
baseball
football
video games
rap music
gaming
flag football
teams
classic rock
recruiting
skateboarding
nfl
golf
pga
hockey
wresting
parenting
coaching
soccer
nhl
inspired by
concept art
exhibits
wearable art
cinema
comic
studio
concept artist
electronic music
creative writing
nature
animation
character design
comics
artists
graphic novels
creative
using py
storytelling
creation
video games
retro gaming
airbrush artist
books
board games
gaming
comics
legos
ramblings
skateboarding
hunting
rpgs
pokmon
adventures
nerdy
fishing
cosplay
scifi
dabbling
artistically inclined
mushin down
radio show
cinema
studio
gaming
tv
doctorate student roller coasters
sports
creative
award winning
storytelling
classic rock
hollywood
commentary
theatre
comedy
hub
studios
indie
sponsorships
palmer alaska
space
summer
chugach
nature
sports
winter
lakes
beaches
mountain
hunting
tent
petfriendly
cabin
fishing
ski
lawn
photography
astronomy
skiing
food truck
local businesses
retail
shop online
holiday shopping
holiday gifts
merch store
gas station
stickers
grocery store
jewelry
amazon
merch
shipping
mcdonalds
farmers markets
etsy
aisles
groceries
warehouse
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