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Cost of living in Palmer Town summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palmer Town. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palmer Town is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palmer Town is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palmer Town is $317,071.
The median income in Palmer Town is $78,480.
Palmer Town's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palmer Town Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palmer Town | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palmer Town, MA Weather
The average high in Palmer Town is 59.1° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 83.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.6 inches of precipitation each year with 47.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palmer Town |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 47.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Palmer Town Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palmer Town
The current population in Palmer Town is 12,381. The population has increased 1.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,381 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 12,372 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 12,422 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,434 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 12,236 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 12,237 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,251 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,237 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 12,145 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,168 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 12,155 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 12,155 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 12,159 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 12,161 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 12,196 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmer Town
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Palmer Town is:
83.9% White with 10,382 White residents.
3.7% African American with 460 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 79 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 853 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 607 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palmer Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.7% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palmer Town
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Palmer Town is 52.7% female with 6,521 female residents.
Palmer Town is 47.3% male with 5,860 male residents.
| Gender | Palmer Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmer Town for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Palmer Town completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palmer Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palmer Town, Massachusetts
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5.4% of households in Palmer Town earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Palmer Town earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Palmer Town earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Palmer Town earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Palmer Town earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Palmer Town earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.9% of households in Palmer Town earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Palmer Town earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Palmer Town earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Palmer Town earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palmer Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.9% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
