Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Palmyra, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,898
Population
7,249
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A cozy suburb just minutes from Philly
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
Sitting just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Palmyra, New Jersey gives residents a small-town feel without putting them far from one of the East Coast's most storied cities. The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge connects this Burlington County borough directly to the Pennsylvania side, making cross-river commutes genuinely straightforward. That proximity to a major metro shapes a lot about daily life here, drawing people who want more breathing room without giving up access to big-city jobs, culture, and energy.
Palmyra itself is compact and walkable in its older sections, with tree-lined streets, modest commercial corridors, and the broad stretch of the Delaware riverfront anchoring the borough's identity. Palmyra Cove Nature Park adds a surprising amount of green space for a town its size, sitting right along the water's edge.
The housing stock reflects the borough's history as a river community, with classic brick rowhouses, Cape Cods, and older single-family homes throughout established neighborhoods. Renters will find apartment communities tucked into the borough's residential fabric, ranging from converted historic buildings to smaller garden-style communities. Rutgers UniversityâCamden sits a short drive away, keeping the broader area connected to an academic anchor. Palmyra holds a quiet but distinct character that rewards those willing to look past the more well-known towns nearby.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,097
Average: $108,293
Education
1,957
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,041
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palmyra has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Palmyra, NJ is $642 for a studio, $1,898 for one bedroom, and $1,831 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmyra has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,898/month
781 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palmyra, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Charles Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
189 Students
Delaware Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-12
18 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
388 Students
Delaware Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-12
18 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
- Insectarium
- Amico Island Park
- Tacony Creek Park
- Pennypack Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.