Palmer Township, PA
Living in Palmer Township
Bikeability
17
Walkability
10
Commute
33
Public Transit
23
Affordability
38
Public Safety
85
Airports
59
Hospitals
73
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
21k
Population
+1.2k (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
38%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$86k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office28%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$234k
Median Home Value
-$5.8k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$350 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23
Property Crime in Palmer Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer Township, PA
St Jane Frances De Chantal School
2 miles, SE
Goddard School
3 miles, NE
Notre Dame High School
3 miles, SW
Notre Dame High School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer Township, PA
Easton Hospital
1 miles, SE
St Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus
4 miles, S
St Luke's Warren Hospital
4 miles, E
Coordinated Health Orthopedic Hospital
6 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Palmer Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
10 miles, W
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
50 miles, NW
Newark Liberty International Airport
57 miles, E