Palmyra, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17078

Palmyra — ZIP 17078

Palmyra (17078) scores 88/100 — Excellent for Pennsylvania. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $357K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency76%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$357K

Median rent$1,571/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$357K

Median Rent

$1,571/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,107

Violent Crime

Property Crime

1,011

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Palmyra Area SHS	09–12	1,126	72%	79%
Lingle Avenue El Sch	KG–05	547	72%	78%
Pine Street El Sch	01–05	342	70%	79%
Northside El Sch	01–05	229	62%	77%
Forge Road El Sch	01–05	341	57%	71%
Palmyra Area MS	06–08	820	47%	73%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,798

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17078 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 17078 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17078 is approximately $357K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 17078 in Palmyra has an overall NeighborScore of 88/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.