The basics
Total Population
10,291
Median Age
40.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$235,000
Median Property Tax
$2,543
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.44
Median Rent
$965
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
36%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.9%
Pandemic Gain %
28%
Recession Drop %
1.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
24
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
142.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
45
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.3
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 17844: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17844?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17844 is $235,000, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17844?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17844 is $2,543, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17844 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17844 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17844?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17844 is $965 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17844?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17844 have moved 36% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17844?
- ZIP Code 17844 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17844 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17844's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →