The basics
Total Population
807
Median Age
52.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$482,500
Median Property Tax
$1,531
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.03
Median Rent
$1,765
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.7%
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-5.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
201.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
36.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
98.8
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 81242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 81242 is $482,500, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81242 is $1,531, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 81242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 81242 cost about 5.03× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 81242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 81242 is $1,765 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 81242 have moved 56% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81242?
- ZIP Code 81242 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 81242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 81242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.8 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →