Palermo, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Palermo, California

Life in Palermo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Palermo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Palermo based on the most recently available data.

5,266 Population
$253,750 Median home value
$50,588 Median income
119 Cost of living +19% vs US
$1,135 Median rent
10.6% Unemployment
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Palermo SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 4/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 9.5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 6/10
Education 3/10
Commute 7/10

Cost of living in Palermo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palermo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Palermo is 119 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Palermo is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Palermo is $253,750.

  • The median income in Palermo is $50,588.

119
Palermo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Palermo
US

Cost Of Living In Palermo Comparison Table

Living Expense Palermo California National Average
Overall 119 142 100
Services 112 110 100
Groceries 112 118 100
Health 120 197 100
Housing 117 120 100
Transportation 119 121 100
Utilities 116 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Palermo, CA Weather

  • The average high in Palermo is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.

  • There are 51.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 7.4 inches of snow.

StatPalermo
Average Annual High72.6
Average Annual Low48.1
Annual Precipitation Days51.4
Average Annual Precipitation42.3
Average Annual Snowfall7.4
72.6°
Average High
51.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Palermo

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Map Of Palermo, CA

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Palermo Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Palermo

The current population in Palermo is 5,266. The population has increased 15.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,266 -3.2%
2023 5,440 -1.4%
2022 5,516 2.4%
2021 5,387 3.5%
2020 5,204 -3.5%
2019 5,395 -2.7%
2018 5,544 -3.0%
2017 5,713 -1.2%
2016 5,783 -1.9%
2015 5,895 8.8%
2014 5,419 -1.8%
2013 5,518 6.2%
2012 5,197 8.8%
2011 4,775 5.1%
2010 4,545 -

Race / Ethnicity in Palermo

White 62.5% (3,290)
African American 3.8% (200)
American Indian 1.3% (71)
Asian 3.9% (205)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 6.1% (322)
Hispanic 22.4% (1,178)
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Palermo is:

  • 62.5% White with 3,290 White residents.

  • 3.8% African American with 200 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 205 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.1% Two Or More with 322 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.4% Hispanic with 1,178 Hispanic residents.

Race Palermo CA USA
White 62.5% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 3.8% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 1.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 3.9% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 6.1% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 22.4% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Palermo

Female 48.6% (2,559)
Male 51.4% (2,707)
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  • Palermo is 48.6% female with 2,559 female residents.

  • Palermo is 51.4% male with 2,707 male residents.

Gender Palermo CA USA
Female 48.6% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 51.4% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Palermo for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 5.0% (263)
9-12th Grade 15.0% (789)
High School / GED 38.0% (2,001)
Some College 28.0% (1,474)
Associate's Degree 2.0% (105)
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% (421)
Master's Degree 4.0% (210)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 5.0% of adults in Palermo completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Palermo completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Palermo completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Palermo completed some college.

  • 2.0% of adults in Palermo completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Palermo completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Palermo completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Palermo completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Palermo completed doctorate degree.

Education Palermo CA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 15.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 2.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Palermo, California

Less than $10,000 4.4% (23,194)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% (21,665)
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% (67,290)
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% (72,388)
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% (77,741)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% (75,447)
$75,000 to $99,999 8.8% (46,134)
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% (57,349)
$150,000 to $199,999 9.1% (47,919)
$200,000 or more 7.1% (37,468)
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  • 4.4% of households in Palermo earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Palermo earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Palermo earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Palermo earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Palermo earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Palermo earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Palermo earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Palermo earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Palermo earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Palermo earn $200,000 or more.

Income Palermo CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.8% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.1% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)