The story of this market
The typical home in Portage County, Ohio sells for about $347,938, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 90% since 2000. Last year 30 of 37 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,231 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,231 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+4.3%
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 (+10.7%). Worst: 2010 (-4%). 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
$1,474
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
+4.3%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 37 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
16
Very Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $28,857,204.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
76.6%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8140 | 4517 | 76.6% | 3.5% | $175,000 |
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 Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded).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.
Portage County, Ohio
The Portage County housing market shows resilience with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. While listing prices have seen slight fluctuations, the overall demand remains supported by the county's stable employment base and relative affordability compared to neighboring urban centers.
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 diverges 30.3% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.
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Median prices moved up 10.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 3.04% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 13 researched ZIP reports of 18 — 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.
Portage 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 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 44201 | Atwater | $315,000 | $165 | 0% | 42 | — | — | — | 16 | $1,017 | researched Sep 18 |
| 44202 | Aurora | $429,784 | $201 | +11.6% | 33 | — | — | — | 91 | $1,787 | researched Oct 1 |
| 44211 | Brady Lake | $245,000 | $185 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 15% | 2.1 | 12 | $1,850 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls | $219,000 | $184 | +4.3% | 59 | — | — | — | 53 | $1,028 | researched Sep 19 |
| 44224 | Cuyahoga Falls | $332,000 | $165 | +14% | 27 | 101% | 22% | 2.4 | 124 | $1,183 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44231 | Garrettsville | $368,000 | $153 | +19.5% | 31 | — | — | — | 32 | $904 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44234 | Hiram | $250,000 | $145 | +92.2% | 48 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 12 | $923 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44236 | Hudson | $569,900 | $215 | -6.2% | 4 | 100% | 18% | 2.9 | 43 | $2,322 | researched Oct 1 |
| 44240 | Kent | $260,000 | $145 | +4.2% | 35 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 99 | $1,025 | researched Oct 1 |
| 44241 | Streetsboro | $277,000 | $177 | +4.1% | 33 | — | — | — | 53 | $1,332 | researched Sep 18 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Portage County remain generally lower than the national average, with suburban areas experiencing stable trends while localized incidents are primarily concentrated in higher-density academic or commercial hubs.
The county is served by several well-regarded public school districts, including Kent City Schools and Aurora City Schools, which are frequently recognized for strong academic performance and extracurricular programming.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Cuyahoga River, with standard property insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is driven by the presence of Kent State University and a growing manufacturing and logistics sector, supported by proximity to the Cleveland-Akron employment corridor.
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 higher education, healthcare, and a diverse manufacturing base, benefiting from its strategic location between the Cleveland and Akron metropolitan areas.
The county is served by major corridors including I-76, I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), and SR-44, facilitating regional connectivity for commuters.
The Portage County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting a full reappraisal every six years with an update in the third year to ensure market alignment.
The county includes various special districts for fire protection, joint vocational schools, and regional water/sewer authorities that manage infrastructure across municipal boundaries.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock in older municipalities.
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.228.9 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland4.429.6 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.415 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.321.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.412.8 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.416.1 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.726.5 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.325.3 mi
- JACK Thistledown Racino422.4 mi
- Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course3.926 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.817.6 mi
- Boston Mill Visitor Center4.716.8 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.814.7 mi
- Akron Zoo4.516.9 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.816.1 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.928.9 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.726.5 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.529.1 mi
- The Holden Arboretum4.829.3 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.729.7 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.817.6 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.814.7 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.816.1 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.913.6 mi
- Brandywine Falls Trailhead4.816.2 mi
- West Branch Marina4.58.9 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.710.2 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.811.2 mi
- Ravenna Marine Inc.4.42.9 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.818.3 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.26 mi
- Shawnee Hills Golf Course4.319.8 mi
- Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center4.418.3 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.61.9 mi
- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets4.39.1 mi
- Summit Mall4.319.4 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.515.8 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.716.7 mi
- Meijer4.58.2 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.621.4 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.
Provides extensive hiking, biking, and scenic river access that serves as a major regional draw for outdoor enthusiasts.
Features significant collections of fashion and design, serving as a cultural anchor for the county.
Offers a large reservoir for boating, fishing, and camping, acting as a primary recreational hub for residents.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov county-level profiles.
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.
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.