Living in Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palmerton · Census data 2020–2024
Palmerton has 5,622 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $68,143 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $180,000, the median rent is $931/month.
Palmerton at a glance
- Population
- 5,622
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,143State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $180,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Palmerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Palmerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Palmerton the median home value is $180,000, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Palmerton median household income
The median household income in Palmerton is $68,143 and the income per person is $41,909. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Palmerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,870
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.99
Palmerton demographics
- Population
- 5,622
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 2,802
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palmerton ›
Education in Palmerton
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Palmerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Palmerton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Palmerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton | 5,622 | $68,143 | $180,000 | $931 |
| Bowmanstown | 968 | $68,365 | $191,900 | $1,005 |
| Lower Towamensing | 3,076 | $68,789 | $232,400 | $1,002 |
| Parryville | 445 | $62,250 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Slatington | 4,290 | $49,625 | $191,500 | $882 |
| Towamensing | 4,514 | $69,245 | $249,400 | $972 |
| Walnutport | 2,085 | $75,588 | $217,800 | $1,539 |
| Weissport East | 1,646 | $54,837 | $193,500 | $762 |
| Franklin | 4,396 | $88,924 | $234,700 | $914 |
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What is the median household income in Palmerton, PA?
The median household income in Palmerton is $68,143, 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Palmerton?
The median home value in Palmerton is $180,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Palmerton?
The median gross rent in Palmerton is $931 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Palmerton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Palmerton?
The median age in Palmerton is 48.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Palmerton?
The average commute to work in Palmerton is 30 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Palmerton?
The unemployment rate in Palmerton is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Palmerton?
18.3% of adults in Palmerton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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