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Palmer

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Palmer, Massachusetts, is a small, picturesque town set in the Pioneer Valley. Known for its railroad history and tranquil neighborhoods, Palmer offers a classic New England experience with friendly locals and beautiful landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
216
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.16°, -72.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.8°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1200 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
UWA
Distance
16 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.

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