The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44278 sells for about $325,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,081 a month.
ZIP 44278 — Tallmadge
The 44278 housing market shows stable, moderate growth with a median home value of $225,300 and a year-over-year price increase of 3.5%. Market activity is characterized by a tight inventory of 74 active listings and a median of 24 days on market, indicating a balanced but competitive environment for buyers. Some figures, such as specific permit activity and detailed foreclosure rates, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with access to the Akron metro area, offering a balance of affordability and established community infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 2.7 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 4.1% · 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 4.2%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44278, Summit County OH
Tallmadge City School District serves the area, generally regarded as a stable suburban district with consistent performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional winter storm impacts; flood risk is localized.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Akron employment core and regional logistics hubs, with steady residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Summit County; the rate includes municipal, school district, and county levies, with standard homestead exemptions available for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
The ZIP is primarily car-dependent with a Walk Score of 17, relying on regional highway access to reach employment centers in Akron and the broader Cleveland-Akron metro area.
The area features local community parks and green spaces, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts in Tallmadge and neighboring Akron.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand from commuters and families, with limited new multi-family supply keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors, with significant employment influence from the nearby Akron industrial base.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along primary transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to Tallmadge City School District and Summit County taxing authorities.
Standard property insurance market with typical regional premiums; no major unique hazard surcharges reported.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.218.5 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.415 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.312.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.410.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Canton4.216.2 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.410.2 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.718.7 mi
- Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa4.616.5 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.218.5 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.87.1 mi
- Akron Zoo4.56.6 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.711.1 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.75.4 mi
- Cinemark Cuyahoga Falls and XD4.56.3 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.74.4 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.718.7 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.87.1 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.611.6 mi
- McKinley Presidential Library & Museum4.619.7 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.65.2 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.910.4 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.74.4 mi
- Wingfoot Lake State Park4.75.7 mi
- F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm4.98.9 mi
- Portage Lakes State Park4.510.8 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.74.3 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.84.2 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.87.5 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.212.2 mi
- Fox Den Golf Course4.26.7 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.611.6 mi
- Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club4.59.3 mi
- Summit Mall4.310.8 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.58.5 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.711.1 mi
- Meijer4.54.7 mi
- Meijer4.51.8 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.612.3 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center429 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park offering walking trails and green space.
Community facility providing fitness and recreational programming.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 30.7% 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 $225,300 (30.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $225,300 (-30.7% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.