Palmyra, PA

Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Palmyra, Pennsylvania is 24 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 69 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Lebanon county. The town is part of the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metro area. The population of Palmyra is 7,096.

The People and Families of Palmyra

In Palmyra, about 55% of adults are married. Adults in Palmyra are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $49,091. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Palmyra. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Palmyra political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,150. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Palmyra Housing

Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Palmyra offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Palmyra, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Palmyra Almanac

Palmyra Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Palmyra Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Palmyra, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Palmyra Public Libraries

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Palmyra High Schools (2004)

PALMYRA AREA SHS
717-838-1331
Serves 916 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Palmyra Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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