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Crime in Palmyra summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palmyra. Key points include:
There were 155 total crimes in Palmyra in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmyra is 2,064.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmyra is 146.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmyra is 1,918.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palmyra is -2.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Palmyra Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmyra / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 155 | 2,064.5 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 146.5 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 106.6 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 144 | 1,918.0 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 53.3 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 122 | 1,624.9 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 239.7 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palmyra summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palmyra. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palmyra is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palmyra is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palmyra is $308,881.
The median income in Palmyra is $89,574.
Palmyra's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palmyra Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palmyra | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palmyra, NJ Weather
The average high in Palmyra is 64.9° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 78.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.1 inches of precipitation each year with 9.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palmyra |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Palmyra Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palmyra
The current population in Palmyra is 7,485. The population has increased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,485 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,447 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,437 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 7,429 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 7,162 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 7,189 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,223 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,296 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,299 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,356 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,372 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,401 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,411 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,407 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,416 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmyra
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Palmyra is:
62.7% White with 4,694 White residents.
11.5% African American with 862 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 305 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 43 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 568 Two Or More residents.
13.5% Hispanic with 1,013 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.5% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palmyra
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Palmyra is 49.9% female with 3,731 female residents.
Palmyra is 50.1% male with 3,753 male residents.
| Gender | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmyra for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Palmyra completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Palmyra completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Palmyra completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Palmyra completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Palmyra completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Palmyra completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Palmyra completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Palmyra completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Palmyra completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palmyra, New Jersey
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4.2% of households in Palmyra earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Palmyra earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Palmyra earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Palmyra earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Palmyra earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Palmyra earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.0% of households in Palmyra earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Palmyra earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Palmyra earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Palmyra earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
