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Palmer

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$316K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.133
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$316K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,686 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1948
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.56%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.398 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

How Palmer compares

By median home value, Palmer is the 1st most expensive of 9 cities in Washington County, and its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Washington County.

Home values in Palmer

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$152K$445K
cities in Washington County ranked by median home value
#Washington CountyMedian valueHomes
1Palmer$316K133
2Linn$273K304
3Greenleaf$257K258
4Barnes$249K184
5Clifton$237K407
6Hanover$149K518
7Washington$91K780
8Morrowville$88K158
9Haddam$88K153

About the Palmer market

How many homes are there in Palmer, KS?

Palmer, KS contains 133 residential properties, with a median of 1,686 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1948. The median TopHap Estimate is $316K.

How does Palmer, KS compare to the rest of Washington County?

By median home value, Palmer, KS is the 1st most expensive of 9 cities in Washington County. Its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Washington County. Linn just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Palmer, KS?

73% of homes in Palmer, KS are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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