The basics
Total Population
29,204
Median Age
34
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$227,900
Median Property Tax
$2,414
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.2
Median Rent
$1,046
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.2%
Pandemic Gain %
39%
Recession Drop %
-13%
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
53.6
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 17257: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17257?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17257 is $227,900, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17257?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17257 is $2,414, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17257 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17257 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17257?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17257 is $1,046 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17257?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17257 have moved 50% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17257?
- ZIP Code 17257 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 17257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.6 (lower than 64% 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 →