The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44681 sells for about $316,600, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $891 a month.
ZIP 44681 — Sugarcreek
The housing market in 44681 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking a rural lifestyle, though the market lacks the rapid appreciation seen in larger metro areas. The area is characterized by a low-basis entry point and steady, long-term ownership trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with a lower cost of living, though it requires a commute for major employment.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 4.4% — 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 7.5%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44681, Ohio
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 Sugarcreek remain low relative to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in the rural-adjacent setting.
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average, with the local district focusing on vocational and community-integrated programming.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal severe weather, including wind and occasional localized flooding in low-lying valley areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural processing, with steady but slow development in the surrounding Holmes County region.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with standard homestead exemptions available for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby Canton or New Philadelphia for major employment hubs.
The area features access to rural trails, local parks, and proximity to the scenic rolling hills of the Amish Country region.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and those seeking a rural lifestyle at a lower price point than urban centers.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism related to the regional Amish Country attractions.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit options available in the rural geography.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential expansion and maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure.
The county appraisal district conducts triennial updates to ensure property valuations align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and storm damage.
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.
Local park providing green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Highlights the local Swiss heritage and history of the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.