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Zcta 20170, VA

Zcta 20170, VA.

Population: 43,866 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 20170, VA is $691,702 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $700,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,442/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$691,702

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$691,702
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$695,057
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$700,000
Median list price
$684,495
Median price per sqft
$326
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
115
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,442/mo
1-year rent change
-1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
Schools include
Hutchison Elementary, Herndon Elementary, Herndon High, Herndon Middle, Clearview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Lane Landfill (5.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
21.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
386
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
159,383
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
111,843

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
61
Nearest national park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (7 mi)
National parks include
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Great Falls Park, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
51
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-270 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
8.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,692
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,895
Average weekly wage
$1,266
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,862

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

How it compares

Zcta 20170State medianUS median
Typical home value$691,702$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$700,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,442/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,692$1,619$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 typical home value in Zcta 20170, VA?
$691,702.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 20170, VA?
$700,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 20170, VA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 20170, VA?
Typical rent: $2,442/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 20170, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Zcta 20170, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 20170, VA. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 20170, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 20170, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 20170, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 20170, VA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 20170, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 20170, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 20170, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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