The home of the Alaska State Fair, which features giant vegetables, horse races, and the crowning of a fair queen, Palmer, Alaska is a modern city that still isn’t far removed from Alaska’s rural culture. Though the Matanuska Valley has long been inhabited by the Dena’ina and Ahtna people, the town of Palmer was officially founded as a New Deal project to resettle Midwestern farmers who had gone bankrupt in the Depression. Today, residents have jobs in a diversified economy and enjoy the many parks and nature areas both in and near town.
Enjoying the rough-and-tumble Alaska lifestyle can be pricey, though. Housing costs in Palmer are no exception, with rental prices around $1200 a month and the median home price $385K. In moving to North Pole, you may find yourself having to downsize.
Thankfully, there are plenty of storage options in the Anchorage area and in Palmer itself. Whether you need a short or long-term lease, you might be surprised at how affordable and convenient your options are. Don’t let storage hold you back from living in this Alaskan gem of a city.