Housing & Real Estate — Palmer, Alaska
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,516 |
| Occupied | 2,311 |
| Vacant | 205 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,441 |
| Renter-Occupied | 870 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $294,900 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$345,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,134/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,820/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 18.8% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 43.1% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 257 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 491 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 501 |
| Built before 1960 | 280 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.