Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Palmyra
Palmyra, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,769
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
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NJ Transit
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Rail Service
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Light Rail
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Palmyra is a small borough on the bank of the Delaware River, just ten miles northeast of Philadelphia. Most of the community’s landscape is filled by suburban neighborhoods, with a rental market largely consisting of single-family homes and low-rise apartments and condos. The west side of town is dominated by high-end car dealerships along Highway 73, while a cluster of storefronts along Broad Street to the east is more reminiscent of small-town Americana.
NJ Transit light rail service makes it easy to get around the region without having to drive. Located at the foot of the iconic Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, the Palmyra Cove Nature Park offers a beautiful venue for enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors, crisscrossed with trails and providing scenic views across the river.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Palmyra, NJ is $647 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, and $1,965 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmyra has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,694/month
762 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 February 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.