The basics
Total Population
16,830
Median Age
40.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$253,700
Median Property Tax
$2,893
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.88
Median Rent
$1,039
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.2%
Pandemic Gain %
37%
Recession Drop %
-7.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
26.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
55.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
25.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
101.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
41
Annual Snowfall (in)
29.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
40.6
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 17070: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17070?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17070 is $253,700, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17070?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17070 is $2,893, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17070 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17070 cost about 2.88× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17070?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17070 is $1,039 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17070?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17070 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17070?
- ZIP Code 17070 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17070 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17070's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.6 (lower than 77% 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 →