Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (4) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Asylum Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Big Y
Grocery Store
Parks (16) C-
Chase Memorial Park
Park
Burleigh Park
Park
Lavoilette Field
Park
Thorndike Playground
Playground
Hryniewicz Park
Park
Three Rivers Well Field
Park
Three Rivers Well Field
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Crane Hill Disc Golf Course
Park
Flynt Park
Park
Bondsville Playground
Playground
Shops (8) F
char
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Chudy's Oil and Hardware
Home Improvement
Country Corners
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Palmer Town.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Palmer Town is 107/100 - which is 20% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime B-

Palmer Town crime rates are 1,291 per 100k, which is 7% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
952 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
339 crimes per 100k
C
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employment B-

The median income in Palmer Town is $68,694 - which is 3% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$68,694
C+
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Palmer Fire Department
Fire Station
Wing Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Palmer Police
Police
Three Rivers Fire Department
Fire Station
Monson Medical Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Palmer Town home prices are $201,800 - which is 41% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$201,800
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools D

The Palmer Town graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
34%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (3) F
Converse Middle
Palmer High
Old Mill Pond
Quarry Hill Community School
Quarry Hill Community School
Granite Valley School
Granite Valley Middle
High Schools (2) F
Palmer High
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Monson High School
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ratings F

Palmer Town has an overall rating of 39% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
C-
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Palmer Town Area Facts

  • Palmer Town has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Palmer Town crime rates are 7% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Palmer Town is 20% lower than the Massachusetts average
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The worst small town I have ever lived in... 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 06, 2018) We moved here several years ago and decided to rent before we bought a home; now we are planning to buy elsewhere as I refuse to live here any longer. The schools are so terrible that we sent our kids out of district - and many others do, as well...the town spends over $500k a ye ...Read More ar on students being sent out of district because their parents have given up on Palmer schools. The town is managed so poorly that much of it is empty storefronts and dying businesses. They don't even have a town manager who lives here - they pay a man who lives in another town to "manage" the town...in addition, most of the local administrators don't live here, either (school superintendent, principals, etc.).It's no wonder the place is a ghost town - none of the people running it are invested in it. People who live here are awful to outsiders - and you're an outsider unless you've lived here your entire life. When anything happens requiring the police, they do nothing (literally nothing - we had to wait over a month to get a police report for an incident; the officer's supervisor/sgt just shrugged it off, they then refused to press charges for an A&B). Just this morning at the voting polls was a perfect example of the vibe here - tables full of grouchy volunteers snapping and snarling at voters...a miserable town full of miserable people - we can't wait to leave! Read Less
Palmer, Massachusetts: Lack of Growth 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Palmer, Massachusetts in the place that I have lived almost my entire life and I while this has been my home most of my life. I do think that my time here is coming to an end. The area is pleasant enough, but I just do not feel that this place is showing growth.

Living in Palm
...Read More er, Massachusetts provided me with a decent education. I graduated from Palmer High School. I do not feel like my high school experiences completely prepared me for a college experience.

The best areas in Palmer, Massachusetts are the scenic areas that you can enjoy quiet moments in. There are small mountains around this area that provide some beautiful views. If you like to fish or boat, you can find a few small lakes and ponds in this area to do those activities in.

The people here have been kind. Many of them have watched me grow up. The community itself is tight-knit. It is just that since the area isn’t growing, I feel like I can’t grow. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palmer Town? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chase Memorial Park
      Burleigh Park
      Lavoilette Field
      Thorndike Playground
      Hryniewicz Park
      Three Rivers Well Field
      Three Rivers Well Field
      Pulaski Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Palmer Town? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Palmer Town.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Palmer Town a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wing Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors