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Palmyra, NY

Palmyra, NY.

Population: 9,121 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palmyra, NY is $245,231 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,055/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$245,231

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,231
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+101.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$245,231
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$120
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
120.8%
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,055/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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-MACEDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PALMYRA-MACEDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
328
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,457
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,008

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Oak Ridge Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,433
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,141
Average weekly wage
$1,048
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

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

How it compares

PalmyraState medianUS median
Median home value$245,231$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market11 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,055/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,433$4,500$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, NY?
$245,231.
What is the median sale price in Palmyra, NY?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palmyra, NY?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Palmyra, NY?
Typical rent: $1,055/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palmyra, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Palmyra, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Palmyra, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palmyra, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palmyra, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palmyra, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palmyra, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Palmyra, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Palmyra, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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