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Palmer, MA


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Palmer, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Palmer

In Palmer, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmer had a median family income of $49,358.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Palmer gave more campaign money ($5,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Palmer Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Palmer.

Commuting

In Palmer, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

Of Note

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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