City Intelligence
Palmer, AK
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Palmer. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
30,849
Median Home
$314K
Median Income
$93K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 30,849, Palmer is a mid-sized AK city. Median household income is $93K with homes valued around $314K. The city scores highest in environment (A).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Palmer, AK. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$314K
Vacancy Rate
7.0%
Owner-Occupied
78%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Palmer, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
99645
Area StatsPop: 30,849
Home Value: $314K
Palmer Area Map
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Schools Near Palmer
Schools in and around Palmer, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (3)
Butte Elementary
Sherrod Elementary
Swanson Elementary
Middle Schools (3)
Academy Charter School
Mat-Su Secondary School
Palmer Middle School
Livability Grades
How Palmer stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Palmer and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.