Relocate to Palmer
Palmer is located in the heart of Alaska, the Matanuska Valley, 45 miles northeast of Anchorage. Nestled in between the Talkeetna and Chugach mountain ranges, Palmer benefits from rich, silty soil and breathtaking mountain views.
Community Profile
Current Population: 5,195
2004 AK Dept of Labor & Workforce Development
Borough Name: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Regional Native Corporation: Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
School District: Matanuska-Susitna School District
Latitude: 61ø 36' N
Longitude: 149ø 06' W
Land Area: 3 sq. miles
Numerous growth forecast indicate that the Mat-Su Borough will experience over 3% of annual growth until 2018, with Palmer's population expected to double during this time. Approximately 2000 new households are expected in the area.
Population: The current demographic profile includes a large middle-aged and young population. The population is comprised of individuals and couples of child bearing age. According to the 2000 US census, the average household size in palmer is 2.81, while the median family income is $53,164.
Economy: Palmer's economy is based on a diversity of retail and other services. Many city, borough, state, and federal government agencies are headquartered in Palmer. The strongest sector in the economy is the educational, health and social services which is 4% higher than national trends.
Transportation: Palmer lies on the Glenn Highway, a designated Scenic Highway. Commercial airlines serve the Anchorage International Airport, but the Palmer Municipal Airport supports private and chartered services.
Climate: The average temperatures in January range from 6 to 14; in July, 47 to 67. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches.
See also: Relocation Links and Local Services, and Local Attractions.
Relocation - Information & Links
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Planning & Land Use Department
Mat-Su Fact Book
(Download the Adobe Reader PDF Document - 3.36M)
RELOCATION Web Links
State of Alaska
Alaska State Parks
Mat-Su Borough/Palmer Resources
City of Palmer
Alaska State Fair
Mat-Su Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Mat-Su Bed & Breakfast Association
Mat-Su Borough
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Education
Mat-Su School District
University of Alaska, Mat-Su
Local Utility Companies
Matanuska Electric Co. - Electric
GCI - Long Distance Phone, Internet, Cable TV
Matanuska Telephone Assoc. - Local Phone, Internet, Digital TV
Newspapers
Frontiersman Newspaper
Anchorage Daily News
Contact a Realtor
Residential / Commercial Real Estate
Debbie Erickson
PO Box 871230
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 227-0406
http://www.DebbieErickson.com
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Hall Quality Homes
Jess Hall
PO Box 1987
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2757
http://www.hallqualityhomes.com
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Liz Spikes at Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
Liz Spikes
1981 E. Palmer Wasilla Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 232-9131
http://www.lizspikesrealtor.com
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Mat-Su Homebuilders Assoc.
Jennifer Coker
6177 E. Mountain Heather Way #6
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 376-2666
http://www.matsuhomebuilders.com
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Patty Massey, Realtor
Patty Massey
PO BOX 902
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 982-2961
http://www.alaskahomes-properties.com
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Prudential Jack White/Vista Real Estate
Dody Kettler
20172 E Reich Ct
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 232-7331
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The Ranch / Turner Company
Rex Turner
PO Box 3489
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-6000
http://www.theranchalaska.com
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Valley Market Real Estate
Marty VanDiest
680 Wildrose
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 232-7900
http://www.
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Valley Views Realty
Beth Fread
1981 S Jansen Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 351-3489
http://www.bethsvalleyviews.com/
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Commercial Real Estate
Carr Gottstein Properties
Gail Bogle-Munson
4000 W Dimond Blvd, Ste 240
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 564-2424
http://www.cgprop.com
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Coldwell Banker Best Properties
Ryan Berry
851 E. Westpoint Dr. #101
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-7687
http://www.wesellalaska.com
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Lee Realty, LLC
Mark Lee
PO Box 877001
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 376-0119
http://www.leerealtyllc.com
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