The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44644 sells for about $347,000, or $187 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.7% 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 $730 a month.
ZIP 44644 — Malvern
The 44644 housing market is experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 8.7%, reflecting broader regional adjustments. Despite this, the market remains tight with low inventory and steady demand for single-family homes, particularly in the Lake Mohawk area. Buyers are finding more leverage than in previous years, though the limited supply continues to support price floors.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities while remaining within reach of Canton's employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 8.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.2% · poverty 15.5% — 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 10.2%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44644
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 Malvern area are generally low, consistent with rural Stark and Carroll County trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Malvern Exempted Village School District, which maintains a small-town community focus.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Sandy Creek watershed.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Canton-Massillon industrial corridor, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial services.
Property taxes are assessed by the county auditor based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies and township millage; no specific special district data is currently published for this ZIP.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle toward Canton or Massillon, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features access to the Sandy Creek trail system and proximity to Lake Mohawk, providing significant outdoor recreation and boating opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Canton-Massillon metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and township-level property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northeast Ohio.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
A private residential community and lake offering boating, fishing, and swimming.
Provides local green space and opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.