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Palmer, TN


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Palmer, Tennessee

Palmer, Tennessee, in Grundy county, is 25 miles NW of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 88 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 726.

The People and Families of Palmer

In Palmer, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmer had a median family income of $23,929.

Palmer Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Palmer. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Palmer, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Palmer Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Palmer, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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