Palmer, MA
1 neighborhoods · 8,516 residents · Massachusetts
B+
77/100
94
Safety Score
80
Affordability
$71K
Median Income
$231K
Median Home Value
Is Palmer, MA a Good Place to Live?
Palmer receives an overall livability grade of B+ (77/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (94/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (80/100) with a median household income of $71,439 and median home values around $231,100.
About 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.7%. 75% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 51.
$890
Median Rent/mo
26.1%
College Educated
3.7%
Unemployment
75%
Owner-Occupied
51
Median Age
8,516
Population
1
Zip Codes
Hampden
County
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Neighborhoods in Palmer
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01069Hampden Co. | 77 B+ | 94 | 80 | $71K | $231K | 8,516 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.