Robbie Greene Santos
RE/MAX One
(401) 357-0339
38 Total Sales
1 in Palmer
$400,000 Price
Palmer
Located in Hampden County
Palmer is known as the town of seven railroads for its 19th-century roots as a major railway crossroad. It's a modern-day hub of transportation, too, thanks to its convenience to the Massachusetts Pike. "Palmer is a popular bedroom community for people who work in eastern and western Massachusetts, thanks to its easy access to the pike," says Karen King, a Realtor with RE/MAX Connections.
Homes in Palmer tend to range in price from around $300,000 up to $700,000. You'll generally find brick Ranchers, vinyl-sided Cape Cods, and stately Colonials. You'll spot plenty of well-kept yards, basketball hoops in driveways, and neighbors out and about taking walks and waving to each other on the street. Palmer is home to quiet streets a sense of small-town living, according to King. "We tend to have bigger lots in Palmer," says King.
Depot Village is Palmer's downtown and commercial center that's home to Union Station, a railway station turned historic site, and a train-themed restaurant called Steaming Tender. Along Park Street, you'll find restaurants and shops – catch a game at Tailgate Tavern, try the K.I.S.S. breakfast special at Girly's Grill or initiate tastebud takeoff at Apollo 1 restaurant with their Italian, Greek and American dishes.
Students in the area are part of the Palmer Public School District, which has a C+ rating on Niche and above-average ratings for its teachers and college prep, along with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. There are two schools in the district, Old Mill Pond Elementary and Palmer High School, which have a C-plus and B-minus rating on Niche, respectively. Palmer High School is known for its teachers and college prep programs, along with being a top 20 STEM school in Springfield, Massachusetts, according to Niche.
With a long history as a rail town, Modern-day Palmer has picked up the pace along the winding track of Palmer Motorsports Park. Nature surrounds the track, which has become a destination for local car clubs and drawn racetrack enthusiasts to the area. If you're looking for something at a slower pace, head to Burleigh Park. In the shade of a 20-acre forest, the park is home to a basketball court and several baseball diamonds.
Pulaski Park is another popular outdoor space known not only for its green space but also for its cultural value. It's a hub for polka music and is known as the polka capital of New England, thanks to its popularity among polka performers. Not only can you catch live music at the park, but it's also a popular spot for the community to gather on sunny weekends. "Palmer has a welcoming and friendly community," King says.
20 miles from Springfield, Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 20 zip through southern Palmer, providing easy access to the city and surrounding area. Just be sure you don't take what you've learned at the motorsports park and apply it to the highway.
Written By
Conor Lobb
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robbie Greene Santos
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,234 Total Sales
1 in Palmer
$262,000 Price
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Justin Panarelli
Justin Panarelli
Panarelli Properties, Inc.
(774) 300-3076
34 Total Sales
1 in Palmer
$270,000 Price
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Lisa Caron
Lisa Caron
Lisa Caron Real Estate LLC
(774) 808-5023
93 Total Sales
3 in Palmer
$195K - $435K Price Range
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Dorothy Maiwald
Dorothy Maiwald
HB Real Estate, LLC
(413) 779-8828
69 Total Sales
2 in Palmer
$288K - $300K Price Range
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Bela Kasas
Bela Kasas
Choice Realty RES
(339) 230-2478
91 Total Sales
1 in Palmer
$450,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Pulaski Park
Endelson Playground
Burleigh Park
Palmer Housing Trends
On average, homes in Palmer, MA sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Palmer, MA over the last 12 months is $332,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$327,000
Median Sale Price
$332,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,958
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$260,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
100
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,710
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,599
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,073
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,131
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
700
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,651
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Aug 27Open Wed 5PM - 7PM
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Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Palmer Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,531
Median Age
44
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,028
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
25.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.