What kinds of homes are in Palmyra Borough, NJ?

Name: Types of homes in Palmyra Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Palmyra Borough, NJ has 3,388 (±208) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,832 homes per square mile of land.

52.3% are detached single-family houses.

8.1% are in buildings of two to four units.

14.3% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 3,388 (±208)
Detached houses: 52.3%
2–4 unit buildings: 8.1%
5+ unit buildings: 14.3%

Homes in Palmyra Borough by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Palmyra Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
Single-family, detached	52.3% (±5.3 points)	63.9%	52.6%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	25.3% (±5.5 points)	14.8%	10.0%	6.2%
2 units	4.7% (±3.4 points)	1.5%	8.6%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	3.4% (±1.7 points)	3.8%	6.1%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	5.1% (±2.6 points)	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	6.7% (±3.4 points)	4.6%	4.9%	4.3%
20 or more units	2.5% (±1.8 points)	5.7%	12.3%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	0.9%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In Palmyra Borough, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Burlington County (14.9%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (21.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Palmyra Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Palmyra Borough
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Palmyra Borough	—	14.3% (±4.6 points)	—
Riverton Borough	1.3 mi	7.4% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Cinnaminson Township	2.4 mi	13.6% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Pennsauken Township	2.7 mi	10.1% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Merchantville Borough	3.7 mi	15.5% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Maple Shade Township	4.1 mi	39.1% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Cherry Hill Mall	4.7 mi	24.9% (±5.7 points)	Higher
Moorestown-Lenola	4.7 mi	9.2% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Delran Township	4.7 mi	17.3% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maple Shade Township, NJ (39.1%), Cherry Hill Mall, NJ (24.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Burlington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
9	Burlington Township	19.6% (±4.8 points)
10	Lumberton Township	18.6% (±5.0 points)
11	Delran Township	17.3% (±5.3 points)
12	Burlington	17.2% (±4.2 points)
13	Eastampton Township	16.1% (±6.2 points)
14	Mount Holly Township	14.4% (±4.2 points)
15	Palmyra Borough	14.3% (±4.6 points)
16	Cinnaminson Township	13.6% (±3.2 points)
17	North Hanover Township	13.5% (±4.7 points)
18	Delanco Township	12.1% (±6.5 points)
19	Riverside Township	10.7% (±3.8 points)
20	Medford Township	10.3% (±2.7 points)
21	Moorestown Township	9.3% (±2.5 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Burlington County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Palmyra Borough

How many homes are in Palmyra Borough?

Palmyra Borough, NJ has an estimated 3,388 (±208) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Palmyra Borough houses or apartments?

52.3% are detached houses and 25.3% attached houses, while 22.4% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Palmyra Borough?

8.1% of homes in Palmyra Borough are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra borough, Burlington County, New Jersey

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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