The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44234 sells for about $250,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +92.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $923 a month.
ZIP 44234 — Hiram
The 44234 housing market has seen significant price appreciation over the past year, though transaction volume remains modest. The market is driven by limited inventory and steady demand for rural-adjacent housing, keeping the outlook stable for current homeowners.
This ZIP is well-suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including college-affiliated individuals and families looking for affordable housing options outside the major metro centers.
Median prices moved up 92.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 2.2% · poverty 5.7% — 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 7.1%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44234, Portage County OH
Crime rates in the Hiram area are generally low and consistent with rural Portage County trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
The area is primarily served by the Crestwood Local School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the regional context.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is anchored by the presence of Hiram College, which serves as a primary employer and cultural driver for the immediate community.
Property taxes are assessed by Portage County based on market value; the area includes specific levies for local school districts and township services.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with access to major employment hubs in the Akron and Cleveland metro areas via state routes.
The area features access to rural parklands, local trails, and the historic campus grounds of Hiram College, providing significant outdoor and cultural amenities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with demand driven largely by students and faculty associated with the local college.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the educational sector, specifically Hiram College, supplemented by small-scale retail and agricultural services.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on regional highway connectivity for access to larger employment centers.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Portage County Auditor manages property assessments, utilizing a triennial update cycle to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Crestwood Local School District taxes and various county-level special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard profile of the rural Portage County landscape.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.417.1 mi
- Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park417.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.7 mi
- Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Park Cleveland4.517.9 mi
- Kids Empire Solon4.814.5 mi
- JACK Thistledown Racino419.8 mi
- Pinstripes4.118.3 mi
- The Great Geauga County Fair & Fairgrounds4.610.1 mi
- Summit County Fairgrounds4.219.7 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.417.1 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.87.1 mi
- Punderson State Park4.59.2 mi
- Atlas Cinemas Barrington 104.59.1 mi
- Aurora Sunny Lake Park4.78 mi
- Liberty Park4.612.7 mi
- John and Elsa Johnson Home4.92.5 mi
- Corner Field Model Railroad Museum & Trading Post Train Shop4.814.7 mi
- Kent State University Museum4.715.4 mi
- The Maltz Museum4.819.4 mi
- National Packard Museum4.718.7 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.87.1 mi
- Punderson State Park4.59.2 mi
- Aurora Sunny Lake Park4.78 mi
- Liberty Park4.612.7 mi
- The West Woods4.811.1 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.29.5 mi
- Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center4.48.4 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.611.2 mi
- The Tanglewood Club4.29.2 mi
- Grantwood Golf Course412 mi
- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets4.39 mi
- Heinen's Grocery Store4.69 mi
- Kohl's4.211.2 mi
- Marshalls4.311.2 mi
- Kurtz Discount Groceries4.610 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private liberal arts college that serves as the primary cultural and economic anchor for the village.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).