Palmyra, PA

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Population
7,762
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
461 ft
Median Home Value
$227,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,469
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Palmyra

Palmyra is a friendly borough in Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley, sitting right next door to Hershey and about ten miles west of Lebanon. Home to around 8,000 people, the town has a classic, welcoming feel with quiet residential streets, well-kept older homes, and a strong sense of community. It gives residents a peaceful home base surrounded by scenic farmland, with easy access to everyday conveniences.

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For commuters, the location is hard to beat. You can reach Harrisburg in about twenty-five minutes, while Hershey's medical centers and attractions are practically in your backyard. Along Main Street, you will find favorite local diners, coffee shops, and family-run stores that give the town its character. Paired with solid public schools and plenty of neighborhood parks, Palmyra is an easy place to settle down and feel right at home.

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