The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44242 sells for about $245,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 44242 — Kent
The 44242 housing market remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the university community and limited inventory. While sales volume is modest, prices continue to see steady year-over-year growth. Buyers should expect a competitive environment for well-maintained single-family homes.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated professionals, families seeking a stable academic community, and investors targeting the consistent student-housing demand.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.1 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 4.2% · poverty 18.5% — 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 6.0%/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 4.6%/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 44242, Portage County OH
Crime rates in the Kent area are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized college towns, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by Kent City School District, which maintains a stable reputation with a focus on college preparatory curriculum and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Cuyahoga River, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by Kent State University, which serves as the primary driver for local employment, research, and infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage, subject to Ohio's homestead exemption for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Residents primarily commute via I-76 and SR-43, with a typical drive time of 25-35 minutes to the Akron employment core and slightly longer to Cleveland.
The ZIP features extensive access to the Cuyahoga River, numerous city parks, and proximity to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, alongside the shopping and dining districts of downtown Kent.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, significantly influenced by the student population of Kent State University and a limited supply of single-family rentals.
The economy is dominated by the education and healthcare sectors, with Kent State University and local medical facilities serving as the primary economic anchors.
The area is served by regional bus transit connecting to Akron, with major highway access provided by I-76 and SR-43.
Development is currently focused on downtown revitalization projects and the modernization of university-adjacent infrastructure.
The Portage County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Kent City School District levies and various municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
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.
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.412.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.315.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.49.2 mi
- K1 Speed Canton4.718.1 mi
- Kids Empire Solon4.817.2 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.411.2 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.810.6 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.710.1 mi
- Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery4.612.6 mi
- Summit County Fairgrounds4.24.8 mi
- Akron Zoo4.511.2 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.812.9 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.712 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.710.1 mi
- Cinemark Cuyahoga Falls and XD4.58.1 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.810.6 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.612.9 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.69.8 mi
- MAPS Air Museum4.817.2 mi
- Akron Children's Museum4.510.2 mi
- Brandywine Falls4.812.9 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.99.6 mi
- Brandywine Falls Trailhead4.813 mi
- West Branch State Park4.611.1 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.77.8 mi
- West Branch Marina4.513.4 mi
- Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir4.715.1 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.76.5 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.85.6 mi
- Les's Bait & Marina4.819.9 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.813 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.27.1 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.66.8 mi
- Fox Den Golf Course4.23.7 mi
- Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club4.57.2 mi
- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets4.310.2 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.512.3 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.712 mi
- Meijer4.52.8 mi
- Meijer4.53.9 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.617.2 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center429.1 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 employer and cultural hub.
Provides recreational trails and scenic views through the city.
Revitalized district with diverse retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.