The basics
Total Population
3,241
Median Age
43.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$256,300
Median Property Tax
$2,929
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.8
Median Rent
$1,359
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
39%
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
-8.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
29.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
110.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
65.3
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 17240: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17240?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17240 is $256,300, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17240?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17240 is $2,929, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17240 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17240 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17240?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17240 is $1,359 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17240?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17240 have moved 39% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17240?
- ZIP Code 17240 averages 53.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.2°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →