The basics
Total Population
43,400
Median Age
38.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$497,000
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.74
Median Rent
$1,447
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
34%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.4%
Pandemic Gain %
28%
Recession Drop %
-0.07%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
69
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
111.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
21.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
34
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.4
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 78209: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78209?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78209 is $497,000, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78209?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78209 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78209 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78209 cost about 5.74× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78209?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78209 is $1,447 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78209?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78209 have moved 34% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78209?
- ZIP Code 78209 averages 69°F year-round, summer highs near 93.7°F, winter lows around 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78209 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78209's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →