Question 1

Is 24827 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24827 in Amherstdale has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Amherstdale city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 24827 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 24827?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24827 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 24827 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Amherstdale district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 24827 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 24827?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 24827 is approximately $77K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 24827 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 24827 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 24827 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24827 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Amherstdale. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 24827 scores similarly to the middle tier of Amherstdale neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Amherstdale — ZIP 24827

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