Palmer Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,372 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,789 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$727 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$857 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 23
Feb 3 11 26
Mar 4 8 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 11 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Palmer High
2 miles, W · 3.2star
Old Mill Pond
2 miles, W · 2.3star
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
2 miles, W · 4.6star
Warren Elementary
4 miles, E · 2.3star
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Colleges

Western New England University
12 miles, W · 3.7star
American International College
14 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Baystate Wing Hospital
2 miles, W · 4.1star
Johnson Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW · 3.2star
Mercy Medical Ctr
16 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
23 miles, E · 1star
Bradley International Airport
26 miles, W · 2.8star
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