The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44305 sells for about $125,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $948 a month.
ZIP 44305 — Akron
The 44305 housing market remains affordable with a median price significantly below the national average, driven by steady demand for entry-level homes. While inventory is limited, the market is stable with modest year-over-year price growth. Local economic conditions are tied to Akron's industrial and healthcare sectors, providing a consistent, if slow-growth, environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and investors seeking entry-level housing, as well as commuters who prioritize proximity to Akron's employment core over suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 6.4% · poverty 20.0% — a mixed stability 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 3.9%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44305, Summit County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 44305 area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this urban sector of Akron.
Schools serving the area are part of the Akron Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance metrics and resource allocation compared to suburban districts.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard risks for residential structures; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Akron industrial and healthcare sectors, with proximity to I-76 providing logistical advantages for local warehousing and distribution businesses.
Property taxes are assessed by Summit County based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service requirements.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-76, allowing for a commute to downtown Akron in approximately 10-15 minutes.
The area features proximity to local community parks and is within a short drive of the Goodyear Heights Metro Park, offering trails and green space.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable single-family housing, with steady occupancy rates and limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with major employers including regional hospital systems and industrial firms in the Akron area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-76, facilitating regional transit, while local bus services are provided by METRO RTA.
Development is focused on the revitalization of industrial corridors and infill residential projects to support the existing housing stock.
The Summit County Fiscal Office manages property assessments, utilizing a triennial update cycle to adjust values based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Akron Public Schools levies and various municipal service districts for water, sewer, and fire protection.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with older housing stock and urban density.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 44305 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.
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.216.5 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.415.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.310.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.411.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Canton4.215.2 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.49.6 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.717.8 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.216.5 mi
- Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa4.616.1 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.85.4 mi
- Akron Zoo4.54.2 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.710.5 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.73.1 mi
- Cinemark Cuyahoga Falls and XD4.55.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.310.6 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.717.8 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.85.4 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.610.7 mi
- McKinley Presidential Library & Museum4.618.9 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.62.9 mi
- Ledges Trailhead4.910.6 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.73.5 mi
- Wingfoot Lake State Park4.76.4 mi
- F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm4.97.5 mi
- Portage Lakes State Park4.58.5 mi
- West Branch Marina4.519.7 mi
- Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir4.716.1 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.76.1 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.84.8 mi
- Ravenna Marine Inc.4.413.7 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.85.2 mi
- Fox Den Golf Course4.28.3 mi
- Brookledge Golf Club4.43.6 mi
- Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club4.510.3 mi
- Raintree Golf & Event Center4.28.6 mi
- Summit Mall4.39.1 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.58.6 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.710.5 mi
- Meijer4.56.5 mi
- Meijer4.54.4 mi
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport430.7 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.611 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center428.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering hiking trails and wooded areas.
Local retail hub serving the immediate neighborhood.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.