The basics
Total Population
17,134
Median Age
36.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$541,000
Median Property Tax
$4,851
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.16
Median Rent
$2,494
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.8%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
57
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
36.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
83.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
31.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
9.3
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 21774: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21774?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21774 is $541,000, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21774?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21774 is $4,851, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21774 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21774 cost about 3.16× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21774?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21774 is $2,494 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21774?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21774 have moved 55% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21774?
- ZIP Code 21774 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21774 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21774's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.3 (lower than 94% 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 →