The basics
Total Population
8,472
Median Age
32.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$260,200
Median Property Tax
$1,323
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.89
Median Rent
$1,534
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.9%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
4.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31
Avg Temperature (°F)
62.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
103.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
71.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
13.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
88.7
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 88242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 88242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 88242 is $260,200, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88242 is $1,323, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 88242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 88242 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88242 is $1,534 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 88242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 88242 have moved 38% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88242?
- ZIP Code 88242 averages 62.2°F year-round, summer highs near 93.2°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 88242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 88242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.7 (higher than 83% 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 →