The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44103 sells for about $83,500, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $779 a month.
ZIP 44103 — Cleveland
The 44103 housing market is characterized by low price points and high vacancy rates, reflecting long-term economic challenges in the area. While listing prices have seen some activity, the market remains stagnant with significant year-over-year value declines. Most metrics, including specific sale-to-list ratios and days on market, are not consistently published at the ZIP level, indicating low transaction volume.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious investors and long-term residents seeking low-cost entry points into the Cleveland housing market, though it presents significant challenges for traditional family buyers due to school and safety metrics.
Median prices moved down 11.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 15.7% · poverty 39.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.4%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 44103, Cuyahoga County OH
Crime rates in the 44103 ZIP code are significantly higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a persistent concern for the area compared to regional benchmarks.
Public schools serving the area generally receive low performance ratings, reflecting systemic challenges within the local district.
The area faces standard urban environmental risks, including potential for localized flooding in older infrastructure zones; insurance premiums are influenced by the age of housing stock and regional climate patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Cleveland's medical and industrial corridors, though the ZIP itself remains characterized by long-term disinvestment and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Cuyahoga County based on market value; the area is subject to standard municipal and school district levies, with no specific exemptions unique to this ZIP code.
Residents have direct access to major thoroughfares leading into downtown Cleveland, with moderate transit connectivity via local bus lines.
The area features limited local green space, though it is within a short drive of major Cleveland cultural institutions, parks, and the lakefront amenities of the broader city.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy pressure and lower-than-average rent growth, with a significant portion of the housing stock managed by small-scale investors.
The economy is heavily influenced by the nearby Cleveland Clinic and the broader industrial base of the city of Cleveland, which provide the primary employment opportunities for residents.
The area is served by a grid of city streets and RTA bus routes, providing access to the regional transit hub in downtown Cleveland.
Development is largely focused on the 'Midtown' corridor, which aims to bridge the gap between downtown and the University Circle area through infrastructure and mixed-use investment.
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office conducts triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Cleveland Metropolitan School District taxes and various county-wide special levies for health and human services.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to the age of the housing stock and the urban risk profile of the neighborhood.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA tables and Data Commons.
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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.216.6 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.417 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Mentor417.3 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.213.4 mi
- Swings-N-Things Fun Park4.118.8 mi
- Rocket Arena4.62.9 mi
- Progressive Field4.72.9 mi
- Huntington Bank Field4.53.2 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.1 mi
- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland4.63 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.62.9 mi
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo4.66.3 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.91.8 mi
- West Side Market4.74 mi
- JACK Cleveland Casino3.93.1 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.62.9 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.91.8 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.51.6 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.74.3 mi
- Great Lakes Science Center4.53 mi
- Edgewater Park4.75.3 mi
- Lakewood Park4.88.2 mi
- Cleveland Botanical Garden4.71.8 mi
- Squire's Castle4.712.2 mi
- Cleveland Public Square4.53.1 mi
- Emerald Necklace Marina4.710.2 mi
- Whiskey Island Still & Eatery4.44.2 mi
- Shoreby Club4.73.2 mi
- Edgewater Yacht Club4.75.1 mi
- East 55th Street Marina4.50.9 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.1 mi
- Shawnee Hills Golf Course4.311.3 mi
- StoneWater Golf Club & Venue4.59.3 mi
- Manakiki Golf Course4.512.1 mi
- Big Met Golf Course4.411.5 mi
- West Side Market4.74 mi
- Beachwood Place4.47.8 mi
- Tower City Center43.2 mi
- Meijer4.411.6 mi
- Pinecrest4.59.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional employer and medical facility located on the periphery of the ZIP.
Historic baseball park site serving as a local community landmark.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 55.6% 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. Validation: the flagged $129,950 (+55.6% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.