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ZIP 34688

Population: 8,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 34688 is $578,553 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,650/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$578,553

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$578,553
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.0%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$623,012

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$665,000
Median list price
$659,900
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
72
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,650/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,648/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,917/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,448/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,977/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)
103.4 (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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
Schools include
EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS, EAST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

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
64
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tarpon Springs) (4.8 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
55.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,363
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,127

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hidden Lake Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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
1991
Housing built before 1970
4.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,976
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

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

How it compares

ZIP 34688State medianUS median
Typical home value$578,553—$288,527
Median sale price$665,000—$325,000
Median days on market71 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,650/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,976—$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 34688?
$578,553.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34688?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34688?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34688?
Typical rent: $2,650/month.
Is ZIP 34688 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 34688. 64 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 34688?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tarpon Springs), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 34688?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 34688 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34688?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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