The basics
Total Population
4,703
Median Age
36.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$155,200
Lower than 66%
Median Property Tax
$2,766
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.89
Near median
Median Rent
$1,208
Higher than 72%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
50.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
73.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
139.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
2.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
30.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.5
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.01
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 78417: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78417?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78417 is $155,200, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78417?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78417 is $2,766, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78417 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78417 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78417?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78417 is $1,208 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78417?
- ZIP Code 78417 averages 73.6°F year-round, summer highs near 94.1°F, winter lows around 50.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78417 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78417's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →