The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17361 sells for about $299,000, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% 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 $1,010 a month.
ZIP 17361 — Shrewsbury
The housing market in 17361 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's appeal to commuters and families, though high interest rates continue to influence buyer activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to major regional employment hubs in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17361, York 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.
The area is served by the Southern York County School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region.
The region faces standard mid-Atlantic climate risks, including seasonal storm activity and potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the York and Baltimore-Washington corridors, with a mix of local retail and regional logistics employment.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district; Pennsylvania does not have a state-level property tax, but local millage rates vary significantly.
Residents primarily commute via I-83, providing a direct corridor for employment access toward York to the north and the Baltimore metropolitan area to the south.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Susquehanna River region, offering trails and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and local workers, with limited inventory and moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector employers typical of the York County region.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transit, with I-83 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion and commercial infill along the primary transit corridors.
The York County Assessment Office manages property valuations based on established millage rates for taxing jurisdictions.
Parcels are subject to school district, municipal, and county tax levies, with no significant MUD/PID presence reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the mid-Atlantic.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local retail and dining anchor for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.