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Palmer, MA


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Palmer, Massachusetts

Introduction to Palmer, Massachusetts

Palmer, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 14 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts and 66 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Palmer has a population of 12,497.

Palmer History

John King from England was the first settler in Palmer. He built a house on the banks of the Chicopee river in 1716. In 1727, a large number of Scottish-Irish Presbyterians settled in this area. It was incorporated with Massachusetts in 1775. The area developed as a commercial center renowned for producing textiles.

Palmer and nearby Attractions

  • Norcross Wildlife Foundation
  • Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Monson Historical Society Inc
  • Palmer Memorial Hall
  • Oak Haven Family Campground

Things To Do In Palmer

Palmer has many places of interests within its boundaries, as well as in the neighboring areas. There are golf courses, parks and camping grounds. One can also visit places of historical interest like the Palmer Memorial Hall. There are number of museums in and around the area as well.

Palmer Transportation

The nearest major airport is Bradley International.

Palmer Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from the Western New England College.

High Points

Palmer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Palmer Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Palmer, MA

Comparing Palmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty62
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income62
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times58
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime43
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