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Palmyra, Pennsylvania

borough · Lebanon County

At a glance

7,755
Population
$227,500
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$352,592
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,084/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$77,469
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
19.7 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
91.72%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost28% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates29.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) is a not-for-profit county economic development organization that works with area businesses and the community at large to strengthen existing business and create an environment in which new companies can flourish. A place to connect resources with your business needs.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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