The story of this market
The typical home in Cuyahoga County, Ohio sells for about $225,500, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.32% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 76% since 2000. Last year 202 of 290 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,274 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,274 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+3.3%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+12.5%). Worst: 2008 (-5.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,628
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+3.3%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 290 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
13
Very Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $282,430,144.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
73.1%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 53995 | 28352 | 73.1% | 8% | $125,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
The Cuyahoga County housing market shows signs of stabilization with modest year-over-year price growth and a balanced inventory level. While affordability remains a challenge for renters, the market is supported by a steady demand for single-family homes in suburban areas. Rising inventory levels suggest a shift toward a more buyer-friendly environment compared to the previous year.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 69.95% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 15.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Owned and leased federal assets with active or excess status, per the General Services Administration's Real Estate Across the United States inventory (read 2026-09-25). A federal footprint read on this county — not a market valuation, and never an attribute of any individual property or tenant.
Deterministic aggregate of 51 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Oct 9, 2026.
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| 44022 | South Russell | $649,000 | $235 | +3.1% | 38 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 142 | $1,396 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44040 | Gates Mills | — | $235 | +4.2% | 48 | 97.5% | 18% | 5.5 | 22 | $2,875 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44101 | Cleveland | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Sep 30 |
| 44102 | Cleveland | $189,000 | $118 | +15.4% | 39 | 96.4% | 22.5% | 1.4 | 264 | $982 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44103 | Cleveland | $83,500 | $78 | -11.1% | 65 | 96% | 15% | 4.2 | 76 | $779 | researched Oct 1 |
| 44104 | Cleveland | $88,000 | $60 | +16.7% | 35 | 95% | 36% | 2.1 | 80 | $471 | researched Sep 18 |
| 44105 | Cleveland | $96,000 | $85 | +12.9% | 55 | 97% | 15% | 4.2 | 242 | $931 | researched Oct 4 |
| 44106 | Cleveland | $193,649 | $115 | -1.7% | 45 | 97.5% | 15% | 4.2 | 75 | $1,073 | researched Sep 19 |
| 44107 | Cleveland | $349,000 | $185 | +4.1% | 56 | 98.5% | 22% | 2.8 | 142 | $1,070 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44108 | Cleveland | $107,468 | $64 | +26.4% | 41 | — | — | — | 174 | $960 | researched Sep 30 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Cuyahoga County experiences crime rates that vary significantly by municipality, with urban centers like Cleveland reporting higher indices compared to suburban counterparts. Regional trends show a focus on community-based policing and violence prevention initiatives.
The county is served by a mix of high-performing suburban districts and urban districts currently undergoing state-led improvement efforts. Educational quality is highly localized, with many suburban districts consistently ranking among the top in Ohio.
The county faces moderate risks from severe weather, including winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Cuyahoga River. Property insurance markets remain stable but are increasingly sensitive to climate-related loss trends.
Economic momentum is driven by the healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education sectors, with major anchors including the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Infrastructure projects focus on revitalizing the lakefront and improving regional transit connectivity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
The economy is anchored by world-renowned healthcare systems, advanced manufacturing, and a growing technology sector. It serves as the primary economic engine for Northeast Ohio.
The county is served by the RTA transit system, including the Red Line rail, and is connected by a robust network of interstate highways including I-90, I-77, and I-480.
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office manages property assessments, conducting a full reappraisal every six years and a triennial update in between.
The county is served by numerous special districts, including the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and various library and park districts that operate independently of municipal boundaries.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock, with competitive rates available through major national carriers.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.219.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Mentor421.7 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.223.2 mi
- Swings-N-Things Fun Park4.124.6 mi
- Sky Zone Highland Heights3.920.1 mi
- Rocket Arena4.615.1 mi
- Progressive Field4.715.2 mi
- Huntington Bank Field4.514.3 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.321.9 mi
- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland4.614.6 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.614.2 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.916.1 mi
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo4.618.1 mi
- West Side Market4.715.7 mi
- JACK Cleveland Casino3.914.9 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.614.2 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.916.1 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.515.9 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.717 mi
- The Holden Arboretum4.825.5 mi
- Edgewater Park4.715 mi
- Lakewood Park4.814.5 mi
- Cleveland Botanical Garden4.716 mi
- Cleveland Public Square4.514.8 mi
- Rocky River Park4.815.5 mi
- Lake Erie4.633.7 mi
- Manakiki Golf Course4.519.4 mi
- StoneWater Golf Club & Venue4.518.7 mi
- Big Met Golf Course4.418.2 mi
- Sweetbriar Legacy Golf & Pro Shop4.319.3 mi
- Washington Learning Center Golf Course4.218.3 mi
- West Side Market4.715.7 mi
- Crocker Park4.519.1 mi
- Tower City Center415 mi
- Fairfax Market4.516.5 mi
- The Arcade4.414.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
An extensive network of nature preserves and trails known as the Emerald Necklace, providing significant recreational value.
A world-class cultural institution and major tourist anchor located on the Cleveland lakefront.
The largest performing arts center in the United States outside of New York City, anchoring the downtown theater district.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year tables.
Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district. Exemptions include the Homestead Exemption for qualifying seniors and disabled persons, which reduces the taxable value of the primary residence.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5713.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court action to foreclose. Owners have redemption rights to pay the full amount of taxes, penalties, and costs to stop the sale, typically until the confirmation of sale or decree of foreclosure.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapters 323, 5721, and 5723.
applies when — Applies to the transfer of residential real property consisting of one to four dwelling units.
Sellers must complete a state-prescribed form disclosing known material conditions and defects of the property, including structural, mechanical, and environmental issues.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5302.30.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.