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Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Palmer, Alaska.

Median Home Price
$325K
Population
7K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,320
Property Tax Rate
1.19%
Palmer vs Alaska Median
The median home price in Palmer is $325,000, which is 7% below the Alaska state median of $350,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Palmer, AK

Pre-filled with Palmer median home price and Alaska tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$65,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,083
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,643
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$439
per month
Total Interest Paid
$332K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$592K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$260,000
Principal & Interest$1,643
Property Taxes$322
Homeowners Insurance$117
Total Monthly PITI$2,083

Closing Costs — Palmer, AK

Estimated closing costs based on Alaska rates and fees applied to Palmer prices.

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Alaska: Avg closing costs 1.8% of price. Transfer tax: 0%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$10,188
3.1% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,765
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,075
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$0
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,348
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,340
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,925
Recording Fee$150
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$967
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,400
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$781
Escrow Reserves$1,200
Total Closing Costs$10,188

Buying a Home in Palmer, Alaska

The median home price in Palmer is $325,000, 7% below the Alaska state median of $350,000. With a population of 7,306, Palmer is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Alaska.

Property taxes in Alaska average 1.19% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $325,000 home in Palmer would carry roughly $322/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Alaska runs approximately $1,400 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Palmer is $1,320/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

Palmer presents moderate affordability. The $325K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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