The basics
Total Population
64,792
Median Age
37.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$262,300
Median Property Tax
$2,283
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.17
Median Rent
$1,080
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.7%
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-36%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
54.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
31.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
102.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
33
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
28.4
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 21740: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21740?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21740 is $262,300, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21740?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21740 is $2,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21740 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21740 cost about 4.17× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21740?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21740 is $1,080 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21740?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21740 have moved 59% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21740?
- ZIP Code 21740 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.4 (lower than 86% 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 →