The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44122 sells for about $385,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,602 a month.
ZIP 44122 — Shaker Heights
The 44122 housing market remains stable with steady demand for high-quality suburban housing. Limited inventory continues to support price appreciation, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Figures for months of supply and sales counts are based on current market trends for the ZIP code.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking top-tier schools, professionals commuting to the eastern suburbs or downtown Cleveland, and downsizers looking for established, amenity-rich communities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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 3.9%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44122, Cuyahoga County OH
Crime rates in the Beachwood and Shaker Heights area are generally lower than the Cleveland metropolitan average, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Beachwood City Schools and Shaker Heights City Schools, which are recognized for strong academic performance.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter weather and occasional heavy rainfall, though it is not in a high-risk zone for major natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes.
The area benefits from proximity to major medical and corporate hubs in the Cleveland metro, with ongoing commercial development along the Chagrin Boulevard corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Cuyahoga County, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal tax structures.
Residents have convenient access to I-271 and I-480, providing a direct commute to downtown Cleveland and the surrounding suburban employment centers.
The area features extensive park systems, including the Shaker Lakes Parklands, and proximity to upscale shopping at Beachwood Place and Legacy Village.
The rental market is stable with consistent demand driven by proximity to major employers and high-quality school districts.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, professional services, and retail, with significant employment hubs in Beachwood and nearby University Circle.
The area is served by a network of major highways and RTA bus routes, though personal vehicle ownership remains the primary mode of transit.
Development is focused on high-density residential and commercial infill projects along major arterial roads.
Cuyahoga County utilizes a triennial update and sexennial reappraisal cycle for property assessments.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with specific levies for local library and park systems.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 44122 profile.
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.
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.412.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Mentor414.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.6 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.217.1 mi
- Sky Zone Highland Heights3.95.2 mi
- Rocket Arena4.69.6 mi
- Progressive Field4.79.4 mi
- Huntington Bank Field4.510.3 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.419.9 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.8 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.610.1 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.96 mi
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo4.610.9 mi
- West Side Market4.710.3 mi
- JACK Cleveland Casino3.99.9 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.610.1 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.96 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.56.1 mi
- The Holden Arboretum4.814.1 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.79.5 mi
- Edgewater Park4.712 mi
- Cleveland Botanical Garden4.75.9 mi
- Squire's Castle4.78.4 mi
- Lake Metroparks Farmpark4.811.4 mi
- Cleveland Public Square4.59.9 mi
- Emerald Necklace Marina4.716.9 mi
- Whiskey Island Still & Eatery4.411 mi
- Shoreby Club4.77.6 mi
- Edgewater Yacht Club4.711.9 mi
- East 55th Street Marina4.58.5 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.8 mi
- Shawnee Hills Golf Course4.37 mi
- Manakiki Golf Course4.59.3 mi
- StoneWater Golf Club & Venue4.56.2 mi
- Gleneagles Golf Club & Events4.410 mi
- West Side Market4.710.3 mi
- Beachwood Place4.41.6 mi
- Tower City Center49.9 mi
- Meijer4.412.4 mi
- Pinecrest4.51.9 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 luxury shopping mall.
Extensive nature trails and green space.
Open-air lifestyle center with diverse retail and dining.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.9% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $304,300 (21.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $304,300 (-18.9% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.