The basics
Total Population
11,168
Median Age
37.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$299,600
Median Property Tax
$2,687
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.97
Median Rent
$1,314
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
44%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.8%
Pandemic Gain %
38%
Recession Drop %
-3.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
57.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
38.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
79.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
48
Annual Snowfall (in)
13.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
43
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 40242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 40242 is $299,600, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40242 is $2,687, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 40242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 40242 cost about 3.97× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40242 is $1,314 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 40242 have moved 44% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40242?
- ZIP Code 40242 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 40242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 40242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% 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 →