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Living in Palmerton

In Palmerton, unemployment is 1.8% (2024).

Palmerton (officially Palmerton borough) is a city in the United States. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 57.9% and the vacancy rate was 2.37%. Its population was 5,622 in July 2026. There were 51 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0730 sources

Population5,634people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,779EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent860.1EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate1.77%country median 4.6% — 61% belowOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime711.4offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 55% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.6µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Lower unemployment than 95% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 83% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Palmerton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Palmerton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$931 per month, while the median home value was US$180,000 in July 2026. 42.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Palmerton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet24Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan25Official · national market
Median gross rent$931/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,669 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)984.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent860.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official
Recorded property crimes29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Palmerton a good place to live?

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 50–68%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family74%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 65–83%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 189 of 5,634 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$68,143 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palmerton is 1.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income68,143 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription77.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet20.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet2.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,779 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)1Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,620 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov27Official
Unemployment rate1.77 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official

What does a salary buy in Palmerton?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Palmerton median gross pay: €2,779 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,154of €2,221 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,221
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €984
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,154
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Palmerton Salary needed to live in Palmerton

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palmerton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Palmerton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents51 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,472 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents83.66 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release13Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palmerton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPalmerton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palmerton highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Palmerton711
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents711.4 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents37.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes0 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Average commute time30.01 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Distance to the nearest major airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)ABE3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Palmerton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Palmerton.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Palmerton is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202429Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.56 · Feb 5.33 · Mar 10.44 · Apr 17.44 · May 23.06 · Jun 27.72 · Jul 30.22 · Aug 29.06 · Sep 25.22 · Oct 18.61 · Nov 12.11 · Dec 6.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014737 (ALLENTOWN LEHIGH VLY INTL AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.67 · Feb -4.89 · Mar -0.833 · Apr 4.61 · May 10.33 · Jun 15.5 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 17.11 · Sep 12.89 · Oct 6.56 · Nov 1.17 · Dec -2.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014737 (ALLENTOWN LEHIGH VLY INTL AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.1 · Feb 0.2 · Mar 4.8 · Apr 11 · May 16.7 · Jun 21.6 · Jul 24.2 · Aug 23.1 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 12.6 · Nov 6.6 · Dec 1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI26Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.82 · Feb 70.36 · Mar 92.2 · Apr 93.22 · May 92.71 · Jun 111.8 · Jul 134.6 · Aug 115.8 · Sep 122.9 · Oct 105.2 · Nov 82.3 · Dec 98.04 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014737 (ALLENTOWN LEHIGH VLY INTL AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading243.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.94 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,203 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)15Official · nearest-station reading
Maximum July temperature30.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature11.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)26Official · nearest-station reading
Minimum January temperature-5.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)17Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Springfield ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.44 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)21Official
Foreign-resident share3.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents189 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Population density875.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)23Official
Population5,634 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program23Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,644 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value180,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes57.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad3.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage76.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available80.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,053 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home5.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans69.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Palmerton

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Northampton borough as a Palmerton alternative in the same region

17 km away, better on 1 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 394 Northampton borough vs 711 Palmerton−45%
  • Residents: 10,587 Northampton borough vs 5,634 Palmerton+88%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,021 (2024) Northampton borough vs €2,779 (2020) Palmertonno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,620 Northampton borough vs €3,620 Palmertonsame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³ Northampton borough vs 6.6 µg/m³ Palmertonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Northampton borough

Cities near Palmerton

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Lehighton 9.0 km away
Rent
941.4 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,771 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Catasauqua 20.9 km away
Rent
952.5 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,456 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Palmerton?

The median gross salary is 3,620 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Palmerton?

The unemployment rate is 1.77 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Palmerton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.6 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Palmerton?

Police recorded 711.4 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Palmerton?

The published population is 5,634 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palmerton?

189 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Palmerton a good place to live?

Palmerton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Palmerton?

Lehighton, Northampton borough, Whitehall Township, Catasauqua are near Palmerton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
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  15. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  18. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  19. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  20. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q933747 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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