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Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Palmer Heights, PA (Northampton County) — Census median home value $289,400, county listing prices down about 2.6% over the past year. Market data for Palmer Heights houses and the broader area.
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Palmer Heights, PA is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Palmer Heights and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,963, with a median household income of $115,292. Census data puts Palmer Heights houses at a median value of $289,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Northampton County's current median listing price runs $448,025, down about 2.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Palmer Heights housing market
Palmer Heights is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palmer Heights and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$289,400
Population (Census ACS)
3,963
Median household income
$115,292
County price trend (2025)
6.15% 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 Heights market snapshot
Population
3,963
County
Northampton County
Median Household Income
$115,292
Median Home Value (city)
$289,400
Median Listing Price (Northampton County)
$448,025
Median Gross Rent
$1,411/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer Heights's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $289,400. Separately, Northampton County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $448,025. 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
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palmer Heights has an estimated population of 3,963 and a median household income of $115,292, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palmer Heights's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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 Heights
County guide: Northampton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Palmer Heights.
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Nearby communities include Wilson, West Easton, Old Orchard, Easton, Glendon, Tatamy, Morgan Hill, Chestnut Hill, Eastlawn Gardens, Nazareth, Middletown, Stockertown, Raubsville, Freemansburg, Belfast, Bath.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Bethlehem (~6.8 mi), Riegelsville (~7.4 mi), Fountain Hill (~9.0 mi), Catasauqua (~10.4 mi), Fullerton (~11.8 mi), DeSales University (~11.9 mi), Coplay (~12.0 mi), Hokendauqua (~12.1 mi), Stiles (~12.6 mi), Allentown (~12.9 mi), Cementon (~13.1 mi), Egypt (~13.9 mi), Coopersburg (~14.0 mi), Laurys Station (~14.6 mi), Saylorsburg (~14.7 mi), Richlandtown (~15.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palmer Heights data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,963
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$289,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$115,292
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,411
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.15%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$448,025
Census place type
CDP
County
Northampton County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
4257680
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 Heights
Schools
Bethlehem Area SD — 22 schools, 12,973 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Northampton addresses may be served by Bethlehem Area SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Palmer Heights FAQ
What are houses worth in Palmer Heights, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palmer Heights at $289,400. Northampton County's current median listing price runs $448,025, down about 2.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Palmer Heights, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Palmer Heights, Census ACS data shows a median value of $289,400. Active listing prices in Northampton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palmer Heights, PA?
Palmer Heights houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Northampton 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 Heights, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmer Heights's population at approximately 3,963.
What's the median rent in Palmer Heights, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palmer Heights at approximately $1,411 per month.
What is the median household income in Palmer Heights, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palmer Heights at approximately $115,292.
Is the Palmer Heights housing market growing?
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.15% annual change in 2025.
Is Palmer Heights, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palmer Heights's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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 Heights, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Bethlehem Area SD for many Palmer Heights addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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