At a Glance
Median Income
$92,857
$35,892 per capita
Home Value
$583,300
Zillow: $511,660
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7.1% 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 9.2% (156% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population346
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,857
Per Capita$35,892
Unemployment9.2%
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%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
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.