The story of this market
The typical home in Summit County, Ohio sells for about $239,282, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 83% since 2000. Last year 83 of 117 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is hail, which FEMA rates relatively high. 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
+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 (+12.8%). Worst: 2011 (-3.4%). 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
+3.3%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 117 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
15
Very Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $102,196,754.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27451 | 15232 | 77% | 4.8% | $135,000 |
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 Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded).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.
Summit County, Ohio
The Summit County housing market shows resilience with steady year-over-year price appreciation despite a cooling in sales volume. Buyer demand remains supported by a limited inventory, keeping the market competitive for well-priced homes. While the pace of sales has normalized compared to previous years, the overall outlook remains positive for property values.
1 distress filing(s) on the ARED verified county foreclosure ledger. 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 46 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 53.99% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.2% — 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 35 researched ZIP reports of 36 — 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.
Summit 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 6.6%/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 Sep 15, 2026.
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| 44056 | Macedonia | $328,000 | $164 | +7.5% | 27 | — | — | — | 9 | $2,190 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44067 | Northfield | $271,300 | $162 | +1% | 44 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 49 | $1,321 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44087 | Twinsburg | $364,000 | $185 | — | 33 | 99% | — | — | 48 | $1,361 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44202 | Aurora | $429,784 | $201 | +11.6% | 33 | — | — | — | 91 | $1,787 | researched Oct 1 |
| 44203 | Barberton | $184,937 | $107 | 0% | 35 | 100% | 16.4% | — | 77 | $869 | researched Sep 18 |
| 44216 | Clinton | $269,900 | $181 | +5.2% | 35 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 33 | $832 | researched Oct 4 |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls | $219,000 | $184 | +4.3% | 59 | — | — | — | 53 | $1,028 | researched Sep 19 |
| 44223 | Cuyahoga Falls | $297,000 | $158 | +4.3% | 34 | 98.5% | 12% | 2.1 | 30 | $1,052 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44224 | Stow | $332,000 | $165 | +14% | 27 | 101% | 22% | 2.4 | 124 | $1,183 | researched Sep 30 |
| 44232 | Green | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 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.
Crime trends in Summit County are generally consistent with regional averages for Northeast Ohio, with urban centers like Akron experiencing higher rates compared to suburban townships. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing to address property and violent crime fluctuations.
The county is served by a mix of highly-rated suburban districts and the larger Akron Public Schools system. Many suburban districts, such as Hudson and Revere, consistently rank among the top in the state for academic performance.
The county faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Cuyahoga River. Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education, with major employers including the Cleveland Clinic Akron General and the University of Akron. Development momentum is focused on urban revitalization in Akron and continued residential expansion in the northern suburban corridor.
Property taxes in Summit County are determined by local millage rates applied to the assessed value, which is set at 35% of market value. The county utilizes a triennial update and sexennial reappraisal cycle to adjust assessments, with various school district and municipal levies impacting the final effective rate.
The county's economy is diversified across healthcare, polymer manufacturing, and education. It serves as a key industrial hub within the broader Cleveland-Elyria metropolitan area.
The county is served by a network of major highways including I-77, I-76, and SR-8, facilitating regional connectivity. Public transit is primarily provided by METRO RTA, which operates bus services throughout the Akron area.
The Summit County Fiscal Office manages property assessments, conducting a full reappraisal every six years with a triennial update in between to ensure valuations reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to various special levies, including those for the Akron-Summit County Public Library, local school districts, and regional park districts.
Property insurance remains generally available, though carriers are increasingly adjusting premiums to account for regional storm and wind damage risks.
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.216.3 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland4.416.8 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.414.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.35.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.410.6 mi
- Rocket Arena4.628.7 mi
- Progressive Field4.728.7 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.46.9 mi
- Huntington Bank Field4.529.5 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.720.5 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.813.1 mi
- Boston Mill Visitor Center4.711.8 mi
- Akron Zoo4.51.4 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.812.8 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.77.6 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.629.6 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.928.9 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.720.5 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.529.1 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.726.9 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.813.1 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.812.8 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.99.5 mi
- Brandywine Falls Trailhead4.812.8 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.73.9 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.711.3 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.86.4 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.86.4 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course4.315.1 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.216.6 mi
- Shawnee Hills Golf Course4.319.8 mi
- Seneca Golf Course415.5 mi
- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets4.318.4 mi
- Summit Mall4.34.2 mi
- Belden Village Mall4.317.6 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.513.1 mi
- Meijer4.419.4 mi
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport426.5 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.613.6 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center423.9 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.
A major regional anchor offering extensive hiking, biking, and scenic rail tours, significantly enhancing the quality of life for residents.
A cultural landmark in downtown Akron featuring contemporary art and architecture that serves as a regional draw.
A historic estate and gardens that provides a unique cultural and recreational space for the community.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and HealthyNEO profiles.
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.