Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Purple Moose Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Elwood's Drive Thru
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Sophia's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Palmer Museum of History & Art
Museum
Borealis Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dena' - Peoples Stage
Theatre Arts
Alaska Music and Arts
Theatre Arts
Musk Ox Farm
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) D-
Palmer Bar
Bar
Klondike Mikes and the Main Street Grill
Bar
The Moosehead Saloon
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Oaken Keg
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Sweets
Sluicebox
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Palmer Senior Center
Community Centre
Refuge Crossfit
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Carrs
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Merritt C Long Memorial Park
Park
Botanical Garden, Palmer Visitor Center
Park
Gazebo Park
Park
50th Anniversity Park
Park
Historic Colonial Palmer Park
Park
Moose Lodge Amusement Park
Park
Historic Train Depot Park
Park
McKechnie Park
Park
Meier Park
Park
Lions Club Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Matanuska River Park
Park
Alaska State Fairgrounds
Park
Equestrian Acres Community Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Shear Fire
Hairdresser
Northern Lilly
Clothing
GCI
Electronics
NonEssentials
Gift Shop
AK Lady Barber
Hairdresser
Fireside Books
Books
Nail Gallery
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Just Sew
Fabric
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Geek
Electronics
Backcountry Bike and Ski
Bicycle
Three Bears Alaska
Convenience Store
Spenard Builders Supply
Home Improvement
Animal Food Warehouse
Pets
Valley Country Store
Convenience Store
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Palmer.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations D-
South Palmer
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Palmer is 116/100 - which is 10% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Palmer crime rates are 2,062 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
1,602 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
460 crimes per 100k D-
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employment C-

The median income in Palmer is $60,156 - which is 19% lower than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$60,156 D+
Unemployment Rate
7.0% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Valley Neighborhood Dental Care
Dentist
Mat Su Urgent Care
Clinic
Daniel M. Contini Fire Station
Fire Station
Palmer Police Department
Police
Carrs
Pharmacy
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palmer Family Medicine
Clinic
North Star Palmer Residential Treatment Center
Hospital
Phillips PSB 3-3
Fire Station
Greater Palmer Fire Service Area Station 32
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Palmer home prices are $215,500 - which is 16% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$215,500 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools D

The Palmer graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (11) F
Palmer Middle School
Mat-Su Youth Facility
Academy Charter School
Swanson Elementary
Sherrod Elementary
Amazing Grace Academy
Colony Middle School
High Schools (7) F
Mat-Su Youth Facility
Palmer High School
Valley Pathways
Amazing Grace Academy
Colony High School
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ratings C

Palmer has an overall rating of 63% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palmer? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Merritt C Long Memorial Park
      Botanical Garden, Palmer Visitor Center
      Gazebo Park
      50th Anniversity Park
      Historic Colonial Palmer Park
      Moose Lodge Amusement Park
      Historic Train Depot Park
      McKechnie Park

      Entertainment

      Palmer Museum of History & Art
      Borealis Theatre
      Dena' - Peoples Stage
      Alaska Music and Arts
      Musk Ox Farm

      Food & Drink

      Palmer Bar
      Klondike Mikes and the Main Street Grill
      The Moosehead Saloon
      Papa Murphy's
      Subway
      DQ Grill & Chill
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Palmer? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Palmer.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palmer? The cost of living in Palmer is 116/100 - which is 10% lower than Alaska.
      Palmer
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palmer? Palmer crime rates are 2,062, which are 19% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      2,062 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      66%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Palmer? The median income in Palmer is $60,156 which is 19% lower than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $60,1569% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,84813% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      50% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Palmer a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Carrs

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palmer home prices? Palmer home prices are $215,500 - which is 16% lower than Alaska
      Median home value
      $215,50017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9743% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Palmer have good schools? The Palmer graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      32% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Palmer a good place to live? Palmer has an overall rating of 63% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      6 total surveys

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