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Palmyra, NJ

Palmyra, NJ.

Population: 7,485 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palmyra, NJ is $316,362 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,920/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,362

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,362
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+45.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$317,565
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,920/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,850/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Palmyra High School, Charles Street School, Palmyra Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Swope Oil & Chemical Co. (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
933
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
232,878
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
198,764

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
45
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+453 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,282
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
183,809
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
454

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PalmyraState medianUS median
Median home value$316,362$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,920/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,282$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Palmyra, NJ?
$316,362.
What is the median sale price in Palmyra, NJ?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palmyra, NJ?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Palmyra, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,920/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palmyra, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Palmyra, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Palmyra, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palmyra, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palmyra, NJ?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Swope Oil & Chemical Co., 1 mi.
How many schools serve Palmyra, NJ?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palmyra, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Palmyra, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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