The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44202 sells for about $429,784, or $201 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,787 a month.
ZIP 44202 — Aurora
The 44202 housing market is currently very competitive, characterized by a significant year-over-year increase in median sale prices and a rise in sales volume. While inventory remains tight, the market is experiencing strong demand, driving prices upward despite a slight increase in the time homes spend on the market. Some specific metrics such as months of supply and rental data are not currently published for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban environment with access to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 11.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44202, Portage County OH
The area is served by the Aurora City School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area maintains a suburban character with steady residential demand and proximity to major employment hubs in the Cleveland and Akron metros.
Property taxes in this ZIP are assessed at an effective rate of approximately 1.3%, which is slightly higher than the Ohio state average.
Residents typically commute by car to employment centers in the Cleveland and Akron metropolitan areas via nearby highway corridors.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses, and proximity to regional recreational amenities including lakes and greenbelts.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, professional services, and proximity to the broader Cleveland-Akron industrial and corporate base.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.47.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.48.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.319.7 mi
- Sky Zone Highland Heights3.917.2 mi
- Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Park Cleveland4.511.8 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.413.5 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.316.7 mi
- JACK Thistledown Racino413 mi
- Severance Music Center4.919.3 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.816.7 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.811.4 mi
- Boston Mill Visitor Center4.711.3 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.89.9 mi
- Pinecrest4.512.4 mi
- Punderson State Park4.512.7 mi
- The Cleveland Museum of Art4.919.4 mi
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History4.519.7 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.816.7 mi
- Squire's Castle4.719.3 mi
- Lake View Cemetery4.819.3 mi
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park4.811.4 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.89.9 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.910 mi
- Brandywine Falls Trailhead4.810 mi
- Punderson State Park4.512.7 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.23.8 mi
- Shawnee Hills Golf Course4.310.9 mi
- Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center4.412.5 mi
- Gleneagles Golf Club & Events4.45 mi
- Fox Den Golf Course4.28.6 mi
- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets4.30.5 mi
- Pinecrest4.512.4 mi
- Meijer4.510.5 mi
- Miles Farmers Market4.710.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211 mi
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport427 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.627.4 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center425.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional shopping destination located within the area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.6% 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: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $429,784 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.