Palmer, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Palmer's Demographic Profile

Palmer has 11,407 households and a median income of $104,155, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 29,392
# Households 11,407
Median age 46
Median household income $104,155
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,077
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Palmer $143 10,954 SF
Easton $165 9,702 SF
West Easton $132 10,500 SF
Williams Township $131 6,073 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Easton $197 11,687 SF 9.63%
Bethlehem $184 13,836 SF 9.62%
Phillipsburg $170 12,566 SF 6.99%
Bath $251 15,596 SF 1.04%
Pen Argyl $160 15,448 SF 8.31%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Palmer

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Nazareth Mixed-Use Investment

Nazareth, PA 18064

  • 3,096 SF Retail Building
  • $745,000
For Sale

913-925 Northampton Portfolio

Easton, PA

  • $4,999,000
For Sale

Bethlehem Township Investment Property

Easton, PA 18045

  • 13,977 SF Office Building
  • $2,333,375
For Sale

1707 Washington Blvd

Easton, PA 18042

  • 10,500 SF Retail Building
  • $1,385,000
For Sale

1810 Washington Boulevard, Easton PA, 18042

Easton, PA 18042

  • 4,477 SF Office Building
  • $499,900
For Sale

537 Milford st

Easton, PA 18045

  • 0.98 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $995,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Palmer pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Palmer $166 17,138 SF
Easton $179 12,856 SF
West Easton $171 7,489 SF
Nazareth $266 5,700 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Palmer alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Palmer or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Palmer 29,392 11,407 46 $104,155 3 2,077 1%
Easton 29,454 10,049 34 $61,631 2 5,796 1%
West Easton 1,199 489 42 $67,254 2 141 -1%
Stockertown 954 362 44 $102,035 3 95 3%
Nazareth 6,217 2,857 42 $59,876 2 1,531 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Palmer, PA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Palmer

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Is Palmer a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Palmer offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Palmer?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Palmer. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Palmer?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Palmer. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Palmer compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Palmer. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Palmer acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Palmer, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.