The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44272 sells for about $315,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are down 18.46% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,079 a month.
ZIP 44272 — Rootstown
The housing market in 44272 is currently experiencing a period of price correction following recent years of rapid appreciation. Inventory remains limited, and the market is balanced between buyers and sellers, with a notable increase in days on market compared to the previous year. Figures for specific tax history and certain development metrics were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a more rural, quiet environment while maintaining access to the Akron metropolitan area's job market.
Median prices moved down 18.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 5.0% — 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 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44272, Portage County OH
Crime rates in the area are generally considered low compared to the broader Akron-Canton metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Portage County public school system, which generally maintains average state performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Akron and Cleveland employment corridors, with local development focused on residential expansion and light industrial growth near the I-76 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Portage County, with rates determined by local school district levies and township-specific millage.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Interstate 76 providing the main artery for travel toward Akron and other regional employment hubs.
The area features access to rural parklands, local trails, and proximity to regional lakes in Portage County, with limited immediate commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a significant portion of the rental stock consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector employment, with significant reliance on the broader Akron-Canton regional labor market.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with I-76 serving as the primary regional transit corridor.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance along existing township roads.
The Portage County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure market-value alignment.
Parcels are subject to standard school district levies and township-specific fire and emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks related to wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 44272 profile.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.419.2 mi
- K1 Speed Canton4.719.4 mi
- Water Works Family Aquatic Center4.315 mi
- Woodside Lake Park4.513.3 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Akron-Canton4.213.4 mi
- Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa4.618.7 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.819.5 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.718 mi
- Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery4.612.8 mi
- Summit County Fairgrounds4.213.6 mi
- West Branch State Park4.63.7 mi
- Wingfoot Lake State Park4.711 mi
- Kent Plaza Tuxedo Cinemas4.410.1 mi
- Noah's Lost Ark Exotic Animal Rescue4.511.9 mi
- Midway Drive-In Theater4.67.7 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.819.5 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.617.8 mi
- MAPS Air Museum4.819 mi
- Akron Children's Museum4.518.1 mi
- Quail Hollow Park4.710.6 mi
- West Branch State Park4.63.7 mi
- Wingfoot Lake State Park4.711 mi
- West Branch State Park Beach4.44.8 mi
- Quail Hollow Park4.710.6 mi
- Deer Creek Reservoir4.68.6 mi
- West Branch Marina4.55.4 mi
- Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir4.78 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.79.2 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.815.2 mi
- Les's Bait & Marina4.89.8 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.66.1 mi
- Sable Creek Golf Course4.511.4 mi
- Roses Run Country Club4.112.9 mi
- Paradise Lake Golf & Banquet Center4.58.4 mi
- Tannenhauf Golf Club Inc4.710.7 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.512.7 mi
- Meijer4.512.8 mi
- Meijer4.511 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.212.9 mi
- Marshalls4.311.1 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.618.7 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 trail systems and natural green space for the community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — 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 $261,300 (17.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $261,300 (-17% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.