Palmer Town, MA
Living in Palmer Town
Bikeability
12
Walkability
42
Commute
38
Public Transit
14
Affordability
54
Public Safety
51
Airports
57
Hospitals
34
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+41 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$197k
Median Home Value
-$4.3k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$804
Median Monthly Rent
+$237 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas8%
Utility gas9%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65
Property Crime in Palmer Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer Town, MA
Warren Sda Elementary School
7 miles, E
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
8 miles, SW
St John the Baptist School
9 miles, W
The Macduffie School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer Town, MA
Western New England University
12 miles, SW
American International College
14 miles, W
Springfield College
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer Town, MA
Baystate Wing Hospital
2 miles, SW
Johnson Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
15 miles, W
Harrington Memorial Hospital-1
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palmer Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
23 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
26 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
55 miles, SE