The Town FilesPalmyra, Pennsylvania
Borough in Lebanon County · population 7,830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,500
- Household income
- $77,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 34.1
Palmyra is a borough of 7,830 people in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $227,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 89% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Palmyra ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Palmyra is worth $227,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $77,469, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,084 a month. 58.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palmyra | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,084 | $996 |
| Median household income | $77,469 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Palmyra
| People | Palmyra | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Palmyra
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 14, 2004 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 7, 1986.
Severe weather in Lebanon County since 1996
Lebanon County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Lebanon County
Lebanon County had 53,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,454 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Palmyra itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Palmyra
6 public schools with 3,517 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Area SHS | 9-12 | 1,195 | 17.1 |
| Palmyra Area MS | 6-8 | 817 | 13.6 |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch | K-5 | 575 | 16.0 |
| Forge Road El Sch | 1-5 | 350 | 14.6 |
| Pine Street El Sch | 1-5 | 348 | 15.1 |
| Northside El Sch | 1-5 | 232 | 13.6 |
Towns near Palmyra
- North Londonderry, PA1.3 mi · 8,911 people · home $309,100
- Campbelltown, PA2.4 mi · 5,922 people · home $349,500
- Hershey, PA3.3 mi · 13,858 people · home $379,200
- Derry, PA4.2 mi · 24,715 people · home $390,000
- South Annville, PA4.4 mi · 3,438 people · home $323,000
- Annville, PA4.8 mi · 4,759 people · home $199,200
- South Londonderry, PA5.6 mi · 8,776 people · home $342,600
- South Hanover, PA6.1 mi · 7,209 people · home $393,400
Palmyra questions
Is Palmyra, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palmyra scores better for retirees than 37% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Palmyra?
The median owner-occupied home in Palmyra is valued at $227,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,469, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,084 a month.
What is the weather like in Palmyra?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Palmyra get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 14, 2004. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)