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Palmyra, PA

Palmyra, PA.

Population: 23,840 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palmyra, PA is $353,432 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,513/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,432

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,432
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$353,432
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,000
Median list price
$391,950
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,513/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Forge Road El Sch, Pine Street El Sch, Palmyra Area MS, Palmyra Area SHS, Northside El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabethtown Landfill (11.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
265

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,226
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,219

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (11 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Reigle Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,929
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,346
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
259

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

How it compares

PalmyraState medianUS median
Median home value$353,432$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$312,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,513/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,929$2,326$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, PA?
$353,432.
What is the median sale price in Palmyra, PA?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palmyra, PA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Palmyra, PA?
Typical rent: $1,513/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palmyra, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Palmyra, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palmyra, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palmyra, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palmyra, PA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palmyra, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Palmyra, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Palmyra, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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