Quality of Life and Culture in Palmer, IL

Overview

Palmer is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 281. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Palmer has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 22.0 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Palmer, IL

Employment and Income	Palmer	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,882	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$49,375	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.6%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	Palmer	Illinois	United States
Median Age	46.8	41.5	42.3

Gender	Palmer	Illinois	United States
Male	49.5%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	50.5%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	Palmer	Illinois	United States
White	100.0%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Palmer	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$70,000	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$721	$801
Family Households	60.6%	60.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	22.0%	22.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	95.4%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	4.6%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Palmer	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.2%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	50.5%	50.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	19.3%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.3%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.9%	13.8%	15.0%