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

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherB-

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 Stats

Pop: 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.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherB-
AmenitiesA-

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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.