How many renters in Palmer, AK pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Palmer, AK spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.1% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palmer
| Share of income spent on rent | Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±4.6 points) | 13.7% | 16.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±3.7 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±5.2 points) | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.1% (±7.1 points) | 41.1% | 35.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Palmer against Matanuska-Susitna Borough, its state and the nation
| Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±8.8 points) | 52.6% (±4.5 points) | 44.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.1% (±7.1 points) | 41.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.1% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% (±1.6 points) | 27.7% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,380 (±$8,027) | $52,324 (±$4,825) | $64,073 (±$1,408) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 (±$90) | $1,299 (±$55) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Palmer, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (52.6%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Palmer ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Palmer
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | — | 55.4% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Farm Loop | 2.9 mi | 56.0% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 4.1 mi | 34.9% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butte | 6.0 mi | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakes | 6.6 mi | 43.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lakes | 6.6 mi | 56.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lazy Mountain | 7.5 mi | 35.8% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fishhook | 11 mi | 32.9% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tanaina | 11 mi | 40.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Matanuska-Susitna Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sutton-Alpine | 70.2% (±42.1 points) |
| 3 | Point MacKenzie | 65.4% (±77.7 points) |
| 4 | Wasilla | 64.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Big Lake | 58.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 6 | South Lakes | 56.2% (±17.7 points) |
| 7 | Farm Loop | 56.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 8 | Palmer | 55.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 9 | Meadow Lakes | 53.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 10 | Knik-Fairview | 52.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Houston | 51.0% (±17.0 points) |
| 12 | Butte | 45.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 13 | North Lakes | 43.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Tanaina | 40.8% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Palmer
Are renters in Palmer rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in Palmer pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Palmer spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palmer, AK spends 32.2% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, Alaska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, Alaska
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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