The basics
Total Population
37,262
Median Age
36.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$652,200
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.49
Median Rent
$1,867
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
67%
Recession Drop %
-4.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
39
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
114.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
27.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32
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 78717: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78717?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78717 is $652,200, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78717?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78717 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78717 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78717 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78717?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78717 is $1,867 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78717?
- ZIP Code 78717 averages 67.2°F year-round, summer highs near 94.8°F, winter lows around 39°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78717 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78717's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →