The basics
Total Population
40,161
Median Age
41.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$237,300
Median Property Tax
$3,310
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.17
Median Rent
$1,113
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
64%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.1%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-5.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
119.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
24
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
56.1
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 17042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17042 is $237,300, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17042 is $3,310, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17042 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17042 is $1,113 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17042 have moved 64% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17042?
- ZIP Code 17042 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.1 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →