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Palmyra, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
346 Population 52/sq mi density
$92,857 Median Income $35,892 per capita
$583,300 Home Value $511,660 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
21 Violent Crime/100K 1,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$92,857 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$583,300 home value, $1,500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Palmyra, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,857
24% above
$35,892 per capita
Home Value
$583,300
107% above
Zillow: $511,660
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
94% below
1,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
124%
Home Value
207%
Rent
129%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palmyra a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Palmyra residents earn a median household income of $92,857 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,892. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmyra is $583,300 , 107% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,660. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Palmyra reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,298/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Palmyra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palmyra has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population346
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,857
Per Capita$35,892
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

B
Home Value$583,300
Rent$1,500
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$511,660
Housing Units184
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent21/100K
Property1,298/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,531 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Palmyra was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.