Living in Palmyra, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palmyra · Census data 2020–2024
Palmyra has 171 residents with a median age of 12.6. .
Palmyra is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Palmyra at a glance
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 12.6State: 39
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
Is Palmyra a good place to live?
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Housing in Palmyra: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 4.89
Palmyra demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 12.6
- Under 18
- 58.5%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 35
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 36.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palmyra ›
Education in Palmyra
54.9% of adults 25 and older in Palmyra have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 54.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Palmyra
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Palmyra vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 171 | — | — | — |
| Lake Monticello | 10,662 | $106,818 | $325,900 | $1,981 |
| Rivanna | 2,211 | $146,328 | $852,400 | — |
| Keswick | 402 | $250,001 | $1,133,100 | — |
| Scottsville | 510 | $40,417 | $309,600 | $900 |
| Pantops | 4,665 | $127,552 | $522,900 | $1,881 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Louisa | 2,435 | $65,132 | $344,100 | $1,207 |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | $442,600 | $1,421 |
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Is Palmyra, VA a good place to live?
What is the median age in Palmyra?
The median age in Palmyra is 12.6 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Palmyra?
The unemployment rate in Palmyra is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Palmyra?
54.9% of adults in Palmyra have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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