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Palmer Lake, CO

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Population
2,591
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,300 ft
Median Home Value
$485,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,911/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$125,357
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityMonument, Colorado4.5 miles away · 13,813 residents.

About Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake is a statutory town in El Paso County, Colorado, operating as one of three historic communities in the Tri-Lakes region along the Rocky Mountain Front Range. Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the scenic community of approximately 2,623 is served by the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.9rating

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