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Palmer, AK484$213,222$230,141
home sale data for other nearby cities
Big Lake, AK51$193,750$208,382
Chugiak, AK153$306,250$317,559
Eagle River, AK608$275,065$300,754
Houston, AK25$176,250$179,341
Wasilla, AK1,184$200,265$206,163
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Population

Total Population6,021
Population Density1,602 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population3,026
Male Population2,995
Population Change since 1990↑ 96% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 33% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeUniversity Of Ak Anchorage Matanusk
Distance0 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeAlaska Pacific University
Distance37 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households1,630
Family Households1,204
Average Family Size4.16
Average Household Income$59,425
Median Household Income$56,807
Income Change since 1990↑ 49% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 22% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk1.07
Crime Risk (County)0.27
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.31
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.19
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.63
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.04
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.63
Property Crime Risk (County)0.27
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.17
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.39
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.17

Climate

Average July High Temperature66.9 °F
Average January Low Temperature6.4 °F
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches
Air Pollution Index65% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate0.00%
Nearest AirportMerrill Field
Distance36 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamBellingham Slam
Distance1356 miles
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Grades: 5 - 8

Colony Middle School9250 Colony Schools Dr
Palmer Junior Middle School1159 S Chugach St

Grades: 9 - 12

Colony High School9550 E Colony Schools Dr
Palmer High School1170 W Arctic Ave
Valley Pathways1235 E Palmer
Valley Pathways School1150 N France Rd

Grades: K - 12

Glacier View SchoolMile 104 Glenn Hwy
Matanuska Christian School248 E Elmwood Ave
Twindly - Bridge Charter School501 N Gulkana St
Valley Christian School1600 N Double B St

Grades: K - 3

Swanson Elementary School609 N Gulkana St

Grades: K - 5

Butte Elementary School4006 S Butte Rd
Pioneer Peak Elementary School1959 N Trunk Rd
Sherrod Elementary School561 N Gulkana

Grades: K - 6

Amazing Grace Academy2238 S Inner Springer Loop

Grades: K - 8

Academy Charter School801 E Arctic St
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AIR TRAVEL

Palmer City Airport231 W Evergreen Ave
Palmer Municipal Airport-pag901 Airport Rd
Transportation Dept289 Inner Springer Loop Rd

ART AND MUSEUMS

Colony House Museum316 E Elmwood Ave
Palmer Museum Of History & Art723 S Valley Way

BANKS

First National Bank303 W Evergreen Ave
Key Bank1150 S Colony Way # 7
Wells Fargo Bank705 S Bailey St

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Alaska Rescue Instructors2261 Hornung Spur Rd
Butte Fire DeptMile 12.5 Old Glenn Hwy
Butte Fire Svc3355 S Old Glenn Hwy
Central Mat-su Fire DeptTrunk Rd & Parks Hwy
Lakes Public Safety BuildingBogard Rd & Engstrom Rd
Palmer Fire Dept645 Cope Industrial Way
Palmer Fire Dept231 W Evergreen Ave
Palmer Police Dept423 S Valley Way
Sutton Fire DeptMile 61 Glenn Hwy

GOLF

Fishhook Golf Course2600 N Palmer Fishhook Rd
Palmer Golf Course1000 Lepak Ave

HOSPITALS

Mat-su Regional Medical Ctr2500 S Woodworth Loop

JUNIOR COLLEGE

University Of Ak Anchorage MatanuskPo Box 2889

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