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Palmyra, WI


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Palmyra, Wisconsin

Palmyra, Wisconsin is 20 miles SW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 36 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the village is 1,766.

The People and Families of Palmyra

In Palmyra, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $50,192.

Political Inclinations

Among Palmyra political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $420. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Palmyra Housing

Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners.

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 Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Palmyra People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Palmyra Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime45
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