Palmer market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Palmer, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Palmer
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Recently sold in Palmer
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Walkability
Blended score for Palmer's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Palmer
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Ware
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
- District
- Palmer
Cities near Palmer
ZIP codes in Palmer
Palmer real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Palmer right now?+
There are currently 118 active listings in Palmer, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Palmer?+
The median list price for active listings in Palmer is $324,900. Homes are spending an average of 121 days on market.
Is Palmer's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Palmer have fallen 1.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What schools serve Palmer?+
The closest public schools to Palmer's center are Old Mill Pond, Ware Middle School, Palmer High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Palmer walkable?+
Palmer's center has a walkability score of 39 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.