The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17363 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 $1,000 a month.
ZIP 17363 — Stewartstown
The housing market in ZIP 17363 remains competitive with low inventory and steady demand, reflecting broader trends in York County. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by a limited supply of single-family homes. Buyers are facing a fast-paced environment, though the market remains more accessible than neighboring urban centers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the broader York and Baltimore employment markets.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
37% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 6.0% — 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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 17363, 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; York County generally experiences crime rates consistent with regional Pennsylvania averages for mid-sized suburban and rural areas.
Schools serving the Stewartstown area are primarily part of the Southern York County School District, which is generally regarded for its stable academic performance and community-focused programming.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas and occasional severe wind events; property insurance remains available but premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the York and Baltimore-Washington corridors, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and the Southern York County School District; rates are determined by assessed value and local millage rates, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-83 providing a primary corridor for travel toward York, PA, and the Baltimore, MD, employment hubs.
The area features access to local community parks, rural trails, and proximity to the Susquehanna River for outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining available in Stewartstown and nearby New Freedom.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from commuters and local workers, with limited short-term rental inventory.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with significant employment influence from the broader York County industrial base.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-83 serving as the critical artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial projects consistent with the area's rural character.
The York County Assessment Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically based on a percentage of fair market value.
Parcels are subject to Southern York County School District taxes and local municipal levies; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance remains stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks including wind and water damage.
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 data.census.gov 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 park providing green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.