The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44223 sells for about $297,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% 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 $1,052 a month.
ZIP 44223 — Cuyahoga Falls
The 44223 housing market remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, driving modest year-over-year price growth. Buyers are active, though the pace of sales is tempered by current interest rate environments. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on current local market activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families seeking affordable housing, and commuters working in the Akron area who value access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.1 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 1.7% · poverty 5.9% — 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 6.8%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 44223, Summit County OH
Crime rates in the 44223 area are generally considered moderate, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime. The area tracks closely with regional averages for Summit County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Akron Public Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City School District, which maintain a mix of ratings ranging from average to below average on state performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather, including heavy thunderstorms and occasional winter storm impacts. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Cuyahoga River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Akron-Canton industrial and healthcare corridor. Development is characterized by infill projects and the revitalization of older residential housing stock.
Property taxes are assessed by Summit County based on the appraised value of the property. The rate includes levies for local school districts, municipal services, and county-wide special districts.
Residents typically commute via the OH-8 corridor or I-77, providing direct access to downtown Akron and the broader Cleveland employment market.
The area features proximity to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering extensive hiking and biking trails. Local shopping and dining are concentrated along the Portage Trail corridor.
The rental market is stable with moderate vacancy pressure. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to larger metro centers, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors in the Akron area. Major employers include regional hospital systems and manufacturing firms.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit options primarily provided by METRO RTA.
Development is focused on urban infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors.
The Summit County Fiscal Office conducts triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to determine property values.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county levies, and specific municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are standard for Northeast Ohio.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.44.6 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.219.9 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.42.4 mi
- Topgolf Cleveland4.317.2 mi
- JACK Thistledown Racino418.1 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.84.2 mi
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- Southwest General Medical Center421.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, biking, and scenic nature access.
Primary commercial corridor with local retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — 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 $245,000 (17.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $245,000 (-15.5% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.