Palmyra

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Palmyra, VA

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The best of the countryside lifestyle, just minutes from Charlottesville

Rural River Parks Nature Outdoors Boating Fishing Golf

Palmyra is an unincorporated community in the countryside about twenty miles southeast of Charlottesville. The biggest residential area in the community can be found around Lake Monticello, which is surrounded by suburban-style neighborhoods.

Locals enjoy a secluded rural lifestyle, with ample access to the outdoors: the lake and the Rivanna River are popular among boaters and fishermen, and the sprawling Pleasant Grove Park provides a great venue for enjoying the tranquility of nature. The close proximity to Charlottesville makes Palmyra a great option for commuters seeking a quiet home life in the country.

Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

22

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fluvanna Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

763 Students

4
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

715 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cunningham Dist. Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

256 Students

Rating Unavailable

Columbia Dist. Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

140 Students

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Fluvanna County High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,488 Students

5
out of 10

Fluvanna Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

763 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Fluvanna County High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,488 Students

5
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fluvanna Heritage Trail
  • Scheier Natural Area

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.