ZIP Code 17325

In ZIP code 17325, near Abbottstown, homes carry a median value of $287,200, and the county's 1.33% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $3,820 a year in taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $80,948, so that bill equals about 4.7% of typical annual income, while per-capita income stands at $42,693. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall cost of living leans on earned income from several directions. Whether that balance feels workable depends largely on a buyer's down payment, mortgage terms, and how long they stay.