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Palmerton, Pennsylvania

borough · Carbon County

At a glance

5,622
Population
$180,000
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$260,826
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$931/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$68,143
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
30 min
Average commute
77.8%
Homes with broadband
93%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost10% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates18.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Carbon County Bureau of Eco Dev
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) aims to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through advocacy, programs and services for its members, key stakeholders and the communities it serves.
region Penn's Northeast
Penn's Northeast is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to attracting quality employers and serving as the single point of contact for site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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