The basics
Total Population
48,826
Median Age
44.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$615,200
Median Property Tax
$3,593
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.45
Median Rent
$1,698
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
66%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.5%
Pandemic Gain %
58%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33
Avg Temperature (°F)
60.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
43.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
53.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
44.8
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 28117: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28117?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 28117 is $615,200, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28117?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28117 is $3,593, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 28117 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 28117 cost about 5.45× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28117?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28117 is $1,698 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28117?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 28117 have moved 66% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28117?
- ZIP Code 28117 averages 60.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 28117 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 28117's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.8 (lower than 73% 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 →