Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough County · Alaska
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Palmer based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Palmer
National Avg
Alaska Avg
Population: 55Income: 47Home Value: 28Safety: 100Education: 22Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 58
Quick Stats
Population
6,141
2023 ACS
Median Income
$70,550
2023
Median Home Value
$275,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,134
2023
Median Age
32.9
Unemployment
8.4%
Cost of Living Index
115.2
100 = national avg
Palmer, AK is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, Alaska. With a population of 6,141, it is one of the communities in Alaska. The median household income is $70,550. The median home value is $275,900, and the median rent is $1,134. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Palmer.
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