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Mc sherrystown, PA — ZIP 17344

Population: 3,719 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17344 (Mc sherrystown, PA) is $251,323 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 6 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,323

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$251,323
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$251,323
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,000
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$128
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
109.1%
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Keystone Sanitation Landfill (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
Annual snowfall
28.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
241

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
196
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,077
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Swift Run Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+417 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
37.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,301
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,640
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
403

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17344State medianUS median
Median home value$251,323$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,301$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 17344?
$251,323.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17344?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17344?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17344?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17344?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 17344 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17344?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17344?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17344?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 17344 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17344?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17344?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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