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Palmer Township
  • Suburb of Allentown, PA
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Suburb
Allentown

Palmer Township

    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Palmer Township is a suburb of Allentown with a population of 22,133. Palmer Township is in Northampton County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Palmer Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palmer Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palmer Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Palmer Township are above average.
    About Palmer Township...
    Population
    22,133
    Suburb of
    Allentown
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $236,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,295
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      37.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      134.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,073.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Palmer Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $100,865
    National
    $69,021
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