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Palmyra, NY — ZIP 14522

Population: 9,121 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 14522 (Palmyra, NY) is $244,517 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,775 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,208/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,517

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$244,517
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$244,517
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,775
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
124.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,208/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,875/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.2 : 1
Schools include
PALMYRA-MACEDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PALMYRA-MACEDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
Annual snowfall
54.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
339
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,457
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,008

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Oak Ridge Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,433
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,829
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
414

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 14522State medianUS median
Typical home value$244,517$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$252,775$363,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,208/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,433$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 14522?
$244,517.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14522?
$252,775.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14522?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14522?
Typical rent: $1,208/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14522?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, strong wind.
Is ZIP 14522 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 14522. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14522?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14522?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14522?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 14522?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 14522 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 14522?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14522?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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