At a Glance
Median Income
$80,709
$35,370 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
Zillow: $358,672
Median Rent
$765/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmyra a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmyra residents earn a median household income of $80,709 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,370. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmyra is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,672. Median rent is $765/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Palmyra reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 566/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Palmyra hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmyra has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,042
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,709
Per Capita$35,370
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$765
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$358,672
Housing Units904
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property566/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation844 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmyra was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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