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Palmer, Alaska houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Palmer, AK (Matanuska-Susitna Borough) — Census median home value $275,900, county listing prices up about 5.3% over the past year. Market data for Palmer houses and the broader area.
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Palmer, AK is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — this guide covers houses in Palmer and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,141, with a median household income of $70,550. Census data puts the median value of houses in Palmer at $275,900.
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Market overview
Palmer housing market
Palmer is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palmer and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$275,900
Population (Census ACS)
6,141
Median household income
$70,550
County price trend (2025)
5.29% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Palmer market snapshot
Population
6,141
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Median Household Income
$70,550
Median Home Value (city)
$275,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,134/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $275,900.
County Price Trend
Matanuska-Susitna Borough's FHFA house price index shows a 5.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palmer has an estimated population of 6,141 and a median household income of $70,550, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palmer's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Palmer
County guide: Matanuska-Susitna Borough — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Palmer.
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Nearby communities include Farm Loop, Gateway, Buffalo Soapstone, Butte, North Lakes, South Lakes, Lazy Mountain, Knik River, Fishhook, Tanaina, Wasilla, Sutton-Alpine, Meadow Lakes, Knik-Fairview, Houston, Willow.
Farm Loop market data
Nearby city · ~2.9 mi
Gateway market data
Nearby city · ~4.1 mi
Buffalo Soapstone market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
Butte market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
North Lakes market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
South Lakes market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
Lazy Mountain market data
Nearby city · ~7.5 mi
Knik River market data
Nearby city · ~10.0 mi
Fishhook market data
Nearby city · ~10.8 mi
Tanaina market data
Nearby city · ~11.1 mi
Wasilla market data
Nearby city · ~11.4 mi
Sutton-Alpine market data
Nearby city · ~12.7 mi
Meadow Lakes market data
Nearby city · ~16.5 mi
Knik-Fairview market data
Nearby city · ~17.8 mi
Houston market data
Nearby city · ~22.6 mi
Willow market data
Nearby city · ~26.0 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Anchorage (~29.8 mi), Sunrise (~51.6 mi), Hope (~52.1 mi), Whittier (~58.6 mi), Point Possession (~70.0 mi), Beluga (~74.0 mi), Moose Pass (~76.3 mi), Cooper Landing (~80.0 mi), Crown Point (~81.3 mi), Tyonek (~81.3 mi), Primrose (~87.0 mi), Sterling (~92.3 mi), Nikiski (~92.6 mi), Tatitlek (~94.7 mi), Funny River (~95.1 mi), Bear Creek (~96.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palmer data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,141
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$275,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$70,550
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,134
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.29%
Census place type
city
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.07 sq mi
Census GEOID
0258660
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Palmer FAQ
What are houses worth in Palmer, AK?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palmer at $275,900.
How much do houses cost in Palmer, AK?
For owner-occupied houses in Palmer, Census ACS data shows a median value of $275,900. Active listing prices in Matanuska-Susitna Borough may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palmer, AK?
Palmer houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Palmer, AK?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer's population at approximately 6,141.
What's the median rent in Palmer, AK?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palmer at approximately $1,134 per month.
What is the median household income in Palmer, AK?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palmer at approximately $70,550.
Is the Palmer housing market growing?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough's FHFA house price index shows a 5.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Palmer, AK affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palmer's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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