Palmer, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
12,237
Population Density
388
Labor Participaton
63.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.9%
Median Household Income
$57,022
Median Individual Income
$34,245
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$45,725

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$188,600
Median Gross Rent
$786
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,609
Housing Units
5,412
People who reside in Palmer live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
67%
Apt, Condo, Other
33%
Analysis

Income

Households in Palmer earn slightly less money than the national median income, averaging 5% less per household.

Housing

Palmer has a median house price of $188,600. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most areas. The cost of renting in Palmer is 22% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 9%

Demographics

The median age in Palmer is 43. Palmer has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Palmer ranks worse than average for having an educated population with less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Palmer Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 188,600 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,609 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 786 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 8.8% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 25% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 388 885 93
Personal Comparison
Palmer Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 57,022 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 34,245 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 45,725 60,923 46,881
Median Age 43.1 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 63.9% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 26.9% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Palmer, MA
388
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Palmer is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics