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Living in Palmerton

Palmerton is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2024, Palmerton had a population of 5,634. An unemployment rate of 1.77% was measured at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in Palmerton numbered 189.

Lower unemployment than 94% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 84% 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

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Palmerton yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent803.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

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

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palmerton is 1.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Palmerton 1.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,595 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.77 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

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.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPalmerton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palmerton highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego711Palmertonrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents711.4 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count0 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Palmerton's nearest airport was ABE, 22 km away and offered 9 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataABE3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

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, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −1.1°C in January to 24.2°C in July. Palmerton's monthly precipitation totalled 83.8 mm in January and 134.5 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Palmerton average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Palmerton average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514084709293931121351161231058298JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.6 · Feb 5.4 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 17.4 · May 23 · Jun 27.7 · Jul 30.2 · Aug 29.1 · Sep 25.2 · Oct 18.6 · Nov 12.1 · Dec 6.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.7 · Feb -4.9 · Mar -0.8 · Apr 4.6 · May 10.3 · Jun 15.5 · Jul 18.2 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 12.9 · Oct 6.5 · Nov 1.2 · Dec -2.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · 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 NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.8 · Feb 70.4 · Mar 92.2 · Apr 93.2 · May 92.7 · Jun 111.6 · Jul 134.5 · Aug 115.7 · Sep 122.9 · Oct 105.1 · Nov 82.4 · Dec 98 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,203 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul30.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature11.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-5.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Glencoe5,632 residentsMcKenzie5,632 residentsNorthfield5,632 residentsZeeland5,637 residentsPelham Manor5,631 residentsPolson5,631 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Palmerton was 6.4 km² at the end of 2025. Palmerton had a population density of 875.3 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Palmerton residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

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)6Official
Foreign-resident share3.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents189 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density875.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)7Official
Population5,634 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program7Official

Is Palmerton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on housing · range 50–70%
Skilled employee72%strong on work, weak on education · range 62–82%
Student38%strong on safety, weak on education · range 27–49%
Family69%strong on family, weak on education · range 59–79%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents189 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,634 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent803.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,595 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.77 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Average annual temperature11.7 °C31 Dec 1991Official source · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

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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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Palmerton?

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

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 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Palmerton, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/palmerton/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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