The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44288 sells for about $197,000, or $141 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,058 a month.
ZIP 44288 — Windham
The 44288 housing market is characterized by low inventory and modest price growth, with a median price of $197,000. Elevated vacancy rates and a reliance on rural employment suggest a cautious outlook for investors. Market activity remains slow, reflecting the area's limited economic momentum.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or experienced investors comfortable with rural market dynamics and higher vacancy risks.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 15.2% — 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 6.2%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44288, Portage County OH
Schools in the Windham Exempted Village School District generally serve the local population with modest performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential community with proximity to larger Portage County employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Portage County; rates are influenced by local school district levies and municipal requirements.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment centers in Portage and Trumbull counties via state routes.
Local recreation includes access to rural parklands and outdoor spaces typical of the Portage County landscape.
The rental market shows signs of elevated vacancy pressure, with an estimated 10.5% vacancy rate suggesting a challenging environment for landlords.
The local economy is largely driven by small-scale services and regional employment in manufacturing and logistics within Portage County.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
Development activity is minimal, focusing primarily on low-density residential infill.
Portage County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting triennial updates.
Parcels are subject to Windham Exempted Village School District and Portage County tax levies.
Standard homeowner insurance coverage is available, though premiums are sensitive to regional storm and wind exposure.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Ohio requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form covering known material defects.
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.
- Woodside Lake Park4.511.5 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park418.4 mi
- OutRage Rage Room4.915.4 mi
- Extreme Air Niles Trampoline Park4.117.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.217.9 mi
- Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course3.918.6 mi
- The Great Geauga County Fair & Fairgrounds4.617.6 mi
- Summit County Fairgrounds4.219.4 mi
- Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens4.418.8 mi
- The Dusty Armadillo4.213.2 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.87.5 mi
- West Branch State Park4.66.6 mi
- Midway Drive-In Theater4.611.8 mi
- Spins Bowl Kent4.412.7 mi
- Aurora Sunny Lake Park4.712.9 mi
- John and Elsa Johnson Home4.96.4 mi
- Kent State University Museum4.714.6 mi
- National Packard Museum4.713.4 mi
- Century Village Museum4.617.1 mi
- McKinley Memorial Library4.716.9 mi
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park4.87.5 mi
- West Branch State Park4.66.6 mi
- West Branch State Park Beach4.46.1 mi
- Aurora Sunny Lake Park4.712.9 mi
- Towner's Woods4.712.3 mi
- West Branch Marina4.55.8 mi
- Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir4.717.9 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.717.8 mi
- Mosquito Lake Marina and Boat Rental4.517.6 mi
- Les's Bait & Marina4.814.4 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club4.212.6 mi
- Windmill Lakes Golf Club4.67.9 mi
- Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course & Sports Facility4.48.9 mi
- Riverview Golf Course4.37.7 mi
- Monroe's Orchard4.86.3 mi
- Beckwith Orchards Cider Mill4.712.9 mi
- Trumbull Plaza3.912.1 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.628.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).