The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44142 sells for about $222,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,122 a month.
ZIP 44142 — Brook Park
The 44142 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand. While inventory is limited, the area's affordability relative to the broader metro region continues to attract buyers. Investors should note that while entry prices are accessible, management and maintenance costs require careful underwriting.
This ZIP is well-suited for middle-income families and commuters who prioritize proximity to major transportation hubs and stable, established suburban neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 3.7% · poverty 8.9% — 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 5.7%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44142, Cuyahoga County, OH
Crime rates in Brook Park are generally consistent with regional averages for suburban Cuyahoga County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Berea City School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the region.
The area is primarily at risk for localized flooding during heavy rain events, typical of the Northeast Ohio climate.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Ford Brook Park Engine Plant, which remains a significant local employer.
Property taxes are assessed by Cuyahoga County based on market value, with additional levies for local school districts and municipal services.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-71 and I-480, providing a straightforward commute to downtown Cleveland and the surrounding industrial corridors.
The area features several local parks, including the Brook Park Recreation Center, and is within a short drive of the Cleveland Metroparks system.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from airport-related workers and commuters, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the aviation and manufacturing sectors, with the Ford engine plant and airport operations serving as primary drivers.
The area is highly accessible via major highway interchanges and is served by regional transit bus lines connecting to the RTA rail system.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors near the airport.
Cuyahoga County utilizes a triennial update and sexennial reappraisal cycle to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Berea City School District taxes and various county-wide special levies for health and human services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and water damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland4.411.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.28.2 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.417.5 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.22.1 mi
- Swings-N-Things Fun Park4.17.1 mi
- Rocket Arena4.69.3 mi
- Progressive Field4.79.3 mi
- Huntington Bank Field4.59.4 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.419.4 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.6 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.69.6 mi
- SouthPark Mall4.46.3 mi
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo4.66.1 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.912.8 mi
- West Side Market4.78.1 mi
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame4.69.6 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.912.8 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.512.9 mi
- House from A Christmas Story4.78 mi
- Great Lakes Science Center4.59.5 mi
- Edgewater Park4.77.4 mi
- Lakewood Park4.86.6 mi
- Cleveland Botanical Garden4.713 mi
- Rocky River Nature Center4.93.8 mi
- Rocky River Reservation4.83.8 mi
- Emerald Necklace Marina4.75.6 mi
- Edgewater Yacht Club4.77.6 mi
- Cleveland Yachting Club4.76.2 mi
- Edgewater Marina4.67.8 mi
- Olde River Yacht Club4.38 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.38.6 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course4.311.6 mi
- Seneca Golf Course49.9 mi
- Mallard Creek Golf Club3.710.8 mi
- Big Met Golf Course4.43.5 mi
- SouthPark Mall4.46.3 mi
- West Side Market4.78.1 mi
- Crocker Park4.58.3 mi
- Great Northern Mall4.35.1 mi
- Tower City Center49.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features indoor pool, fitness facilities, and community programming.
Provides extensive trail networks and green space access nearby.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).