At a Glance
Median Income
$71,018
$34,743 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
Zillow: $352,657
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Palmyra Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmyra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmyra a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmyra residents earn a median household income of $71,018 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,743. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmyra is $211,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,657. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
25.7% of adults in Palmyra hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmyra has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,769
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density4,046/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,018
Per Capita$34,743
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$1,058
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$352,657
Housing Units3,109
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Palmyra was founded in 1717.
The median home in Palmyra was built in 1956.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.