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ZIP 27517

Population: 29,564 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27517 is $673,134 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $720,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,669/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$673,134

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$673,134
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+77.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$674,881

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$720,000
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$284
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
177
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
169
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,669/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,486/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
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
4
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Chatham County Schools
Schools include
Ephesus Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Rashkis Elementary, North Chatham Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
143
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Morrisville Plant) (10.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,347
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,940

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Womble Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,912
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

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

How it compares

ZIP 27517State medianUS median
Typical home value$673,134—$288,527
Median sale price$720,000—$325,000
Median days on market42 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,669/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,912—$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 ZIP 27517?
$673,134.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27517?
$720,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27517?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27517?
Typical rent: $1,669/month.
Is ZIP 27517 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27517. 143 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27517?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27517?
4 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27517 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27517?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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