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Palmyra, WI

Palmyra, WI.

Population: 3,232 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palmyra, WI is $379,243 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $373,000 after a median 47.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,243

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$379,243
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+83.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$379,243
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$373,000
Median list price
$439,900
Median price per sqft
$240
1-year sale-price change
+10.1%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Palmyra-Eagle High, Palmyra-Eagle Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delavan Municipal Well #4 (17.9 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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
145
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,135
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,845

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Palmyra Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.7 / 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)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,347
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,092
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

PalmyraState medianUS median
Median home value$379,243$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$373,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market48 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,347$2,994$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, WI?
$379,243.
What is the median sale price in Palmyra, WI?
$373,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palmyra, WI?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in Palmyra, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palmyra, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Palmyra, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Palmyra, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palmyra, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palmyra, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palmyra, WI?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palmyra, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Palmyra, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Palmyra, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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