The Town FilesPalmyra, New Jersey
Borough in Burlington County · population 7,438 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,800
- Household income
- $89,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 44.1
Palmyra is a borough of 7,438 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $234,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 84% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 83% of New Jersey towns.
How Palmyra ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Palmyra is worth $234,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $89,574, which is more affordable than 94% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,696 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palmyra | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,696 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $89,574 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Palmyra
| People | Palmyra | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Palmyra
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Palmyra itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Palmyra
4 public schools with 1,039 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra High School | 9-12 | 407 | 12.3 |
| Charles Street School | PK-5 | 394 | 10.4 |
| Palmyra Middle School | 6-8 | 182 | 10.7 |
| Delaware Avenue School | PK-PK | 56 | — |
Towns near Palmyra
- Riverton, NJ1.3 mi · 2,764 people · home $363,000
- Cinnaminson, NJ2.4 mi · 17,064 people · home $385,800
- Pennsauken, NJ2.7 mi · 37,074 people · home $232,900
- Merchantville, NJ3.7 mi · 3,820 people · home $331,000
- Maple Shade, NJ4.1 mi · 19,980 people · home $250,200
- Cherry Hill Mall, NJ4.7 mi · 14,805 people · home $341,200
- Moorestown-Lenola, NJ4.7 mi · 14,240 people · home $581,700
- Delran, NJ4.7 mi · 17,882 people · home $342,900
Palmyra questions
Is Palmyra, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palmyra scores better for retirees than 10% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 27%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Palmyra?
The median owner-occupied home in Palmyra is valued at $234,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,574, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,696 a month.
What is the weather like in Palmyra?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 16.1 inches of snow.
Does Palmyra get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)