The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17045 sells for about $215,000, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $799 a month.
ZIP 17045 — Liverpool
The housing market in 17045 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth consistent with rural Pennsylvania trends. Market activity is driven by local demand and proximity to the Harrisburg-Carlisle employment corridor. Figures for inventory and sales pace are derived from broader county-level data where ZIP-specific metrics are not explicitly published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 11.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17045, Perry County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized by moderate performance metrics consistent with rural Pennsylvania districts.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Susquehanna River valley; insurance coverage is recommended for flood-prone parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agricultural and light industrial sectors, with proximity to Harrisburg providing access to broader employment hubs.
Property taxes are levied by Perry County, the local township, and the school district; rates are determined by assessed value multiplied by the aggregate millage rate.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to Harrisburg and Carlisle employment centers typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area offers access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, along with local parks and rural trails suitable for hiking and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with most units consisting of single-family homes rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and services, with many residents commuting to the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use via state routes; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural geography.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and agricultural preservation.
The Perry County assessment office manages property valuations based on historical cost and market data.
Parcels are subject to school district and municipal taxes, with no significant MUD or PID presence reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 17045 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.