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Palmyra, NY


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Palmyra, New York

Palmyra, New York is 20 miles E of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 84 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Wayne county. The village is part of the Rochester metro area. The population of Palmyra is 3,490.

The People and Families of Palmyra

In Palmyra, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Palmyra are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $49,450.

Palmyra Housing

Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Palmyra offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Palmyra, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women96
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built11

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