The basics
Total Population
29,564
Median Age
43.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$608,100
Median Property Tax
$4,912
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.73
Median Rent
$1,638
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
63%
Appreciation 1yr %
6%
Pandemic Gain %
52%
Recession Drop %
-7.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
44.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
77
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.8
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 27517: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 27517?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 27517 is $608,100, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 27517?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 27517 is $4,912, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 27517 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 27517 cost about 4.73× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 27517?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 27517 is $1,638 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 27517?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 27517 have moved 63% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 27517?
- ZIP Code 27517 averages 59.7°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 27517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 27517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% 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 →