Palmyra, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
3,306 Population
$66,647 Median Income
$125,200 Home Value
$936 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
37.9 yrs Median Age
25.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.0
Education

People

Population3,306
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,449/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93.6%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$66,647
Per Capita Income$41,971
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty Rate2.7%
County GDP$5,130M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$125,200
Zillow Value$223,147
Median Rent$936
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Depression23.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul27° / 71°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Work From Home4.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Palmyra Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$66,647
Home Value$125,200
Median Rent$936
Poverty Rate2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
Unemployment0.3%
Avg Temperature48.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,306
Population Density2,449 per sq mi
Median Age37.9 years
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6% Black 2% Hispanic 0.7% Other 3.7%
White93.6%
Black or African American2.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.7%

Language

English Only97.8%
Spanish Speakers2.2%
English 97.8% Spanish 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.0%
Health Insurance97.0%

Income

11% below avg
Median Household Income$66,647
Per Capita Income$41,971
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,096
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.3%
Poverty Rate2.7%
Total Establishments (County)2,114
County GDP$5,130M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation159
Healthcare Facilities142
Retail Stores259
Manufacturing121
Total Establishments2,114

Industry Mix

Restaurants 159 Healthcare 142 Retail 259 Manufacturing 121

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,848
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,291

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.3 min
Work From Home4.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$125,200
Zillow Home Value Index$223,147

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.1%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$936

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,291
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.82%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.0%
Regular Checkup77.8%
Premature Death Rate8,850 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access63.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)142
Restaurants (County)159

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

27°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation464 ft (141 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,449 per sq mi
Latitude43.0609°
Longitude-77.2297°
County FIPS36117

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.5%
D 38.5%

Republican +23.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
High School+91.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,449 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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