The basics
Total Population
8,751
Median Age
39.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$632,500
Median Property Tax
$5,200
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.45
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
43%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.7%
Pandemic Gain %
32%
Recession Drop %
-28%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
26.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
54
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
98.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
31.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
20.7
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 21770: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21770?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21770 is $632,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21770?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21770 is $5,200, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21770 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21770 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21770?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21770 have moved 43% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21770?
- ZIP Code 21770 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21770 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21770's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.7 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →