The basics
Total Population
14,686
Median Age
39.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$296,700
Median Property Tax
$4,251
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.99
Median Rent
$1,224
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.1%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-11%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
124.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.5
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 17517: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17517?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17517 is $296,700, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17517?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17517 is $4,251, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17517 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17517 cost about 2.99× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17517?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17517 is $1,224 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17517?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17517 have moved 59% 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 17517?
- ZIP Code 17517 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% 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 →