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Palmyra, New Jersey

Introduction to Palmyra, New Jersey

Palmyra, New Jersey is 5 miles N of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located in Burlington County, the population of the town is 7,091.

Palmyra History

The community of Palmyra was settled by the Swedes in the late seventeenth century and marked New Sweden's northernmost border. The third generation settlers built a farmhouse in 1761, which is the oldest house in Palmyra. With the construction of the Camden and Amboy Railroad in 1834, the area began to develop as the railroad workers built their houses there. The town was named by a stockholder of the Camden and Amboy Railroad, Isaiah Toy. He convinced the officials to name the community "Palmyra" after the ancient city in central Syria. Palmyra was officially incorporated as a borough in 1923.

Palmyra and Nearby Attractions

  • Alice Paul Birthplace
  • New Jersey State Aquarium
  • National Museum of American Jewish History
  • Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
  • Esther M. Klein Art Gallery
  • Tyler State Park

Things To Do In Palmyra

There are nummerous historic sites nearby including the Caleb Pusey House and Landingford Plantation, the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, the Walt Whitman House, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site and Kuser Farm Mansion, all of which have antiquities on display. Parks like Independence National Historical Park, Fort Washington State Park, Tyler State Park and Evansburg State Park offer provisions for recreational activities. The New Jersey State Aquarium, Camden Children's Garden, the Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium have a number of species of flora and fauna on public display.

Palmyra Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is located nearby.

Palmyra Higher Education

Nearby universities include Temple University, Philadelphia University and La Salle University.

High Points

Palmyra strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, NJ

Comparing Palmyra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime75
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Spring Garden School in Palmyra 1925

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Spring Garden School in Palmyra 1925

Palmyra Police Headquarters

J. Morgan House

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