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Palmer Town, Massachusetts houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Palmer Town, MA (Hampden County) — Census median home value $255,000, county listing prices up about 1.7% over the past year. Market data for Palmer Town houses and the broader area.
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Palmer Town, MA is in Hampden County, Massachusetts — this guide covers houses in Palmer Town and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,372, with a median household income of $78,789. Census data puts Palmer Town houses at a median value of $255,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Hampden County's current median listing price runs $379,900, up about 1.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Palmer Town housing market
Palmer Town is in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palmer Town and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$255,000
Population (Census ACS)
12,372
Median household income
$78,789
County price trend (2025)
5.27% 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 Town market snapshot
Population
12,372
County
Hampden County
Median Household Income
$78,789
Median Home Value (city)
$255,000
Median Listing Price (Hampden County)
$379,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,041/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer Town's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $255,000. Separately, Hampden County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $379,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Hampden County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palmer Town has an estimated population of 12,372 and a median household income of $78,789, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palmer Town's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: West Warren (~4.4 mi), Ware (~5.2 mi), Warren (~6.5 mi), Belchertown (~7.6 mi), West Brookfield (~9.0 mi), Brookfield (~10.6 mi), Fiskdale (~11.0 mi), Granby (~12.6 mi), North Brookfield (~12.7 mi), East Brookfield (~13.3 mi), Sturbridge (~14.4 mi), Amherst Town (~15.8 mi), Spencer (~16.6 mi), Southbridge Town (~16.6 mi), Barre (~19.1 mi), Easthampton (~19.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palmer Town data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,372
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$255,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,789
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,041
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.27%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$379,900
Census place type
city
County
Hampden County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
31.58 sq mi
Census GEOID
2552144
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Palmer Town
Schools
Springfield — 66 schools, 23,873 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Hampden addresses may be served by Springfield, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Palmer Town FAQ
What are houses worth in Palmer Town, MA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palmer Town at $255,000. Hampden County's current median listing price runs $379,900, up about 1.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Palmer Town, MA?
For owner-occupied houses in Palmer Town, Census ACS data shows a median value of $255,000. Active listing prices in Hampden County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palmer Town, MA?
Palmer Town houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hampden County 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 Town, MA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer Town's population at approximately 12,372.
What's the median rent in Palmer Town, MA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palmer Town at approximately $1,041 per month.
What is the median household income in Palmer Town, MA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palmer Town at approximately $78,789.
Is the Palmer Town housing market growing?
Hampden County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Palmer Town, MA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palmer Town's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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.
What school district serves Palmer Town, MA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Springfield for many Palmer Town addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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