Palermo, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,667 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$393,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,008 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 33
Feb 2 6 36
Mar 4 1 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 2 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 2 0 46
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 1, NJ Assembly District 01, NJ
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Schools

Upper Township Middle School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Upper Township Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Families United Network Academy
5 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Atlantic Beauty & Spa Academy LLC
14 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Shore Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
53 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
72 miles, N • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
104 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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