The basics
Total Population
34,055
Median Age
38
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$242,300
Median Property Tax
$3,900
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.97
Median Rent
$1,233
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
36%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.9%
Pandemic Gain %
42%
Recession Drop %
-1.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
42.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.7
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 78217: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78217?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78217 is $242,300, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78217?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78217 is $3,900, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78217 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78217 cost about 3.97× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78217?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78217 is $1,233 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78217?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78217 have moved 36% over the past five years (5.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78217?
- ZIP Code 78217 averages 69.6°F year-round, summer highs near 94.4°F, winter lows around 42.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78217 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78217's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.7 (higher than 68% 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 →