The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44687 sells for about $245,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 44687 — Walnut Creek
The housing market in 44687 remains stable with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though higher interest rates continue to influence buyer activity and days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking suburban affordability, proximity to regional employment hubs, and access to established community amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 0.0% · poverty 10.2% — 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 5.2%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 44687, Stark 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 this area are generally consistent with regional averages for suburban Ohio, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains stable reporting trends.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of local districts that generally maintain average to above-average state performance ratings, with a focus on college and career readiness.
The area faces standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing and healthcare hubs, with steady residential development and infrastructure maintenance supporting the local tax base.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage; exemptions are available for homesteads and seniors.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby employment centers in the greater Akron-Canton area, with access to major state routes and interstate highways.
The area features several community parks, local walking trails, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping centers within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family complexes serving a stable tenant base.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant employment opportunities available in the broader Stark County region.
The area is served by a network of state routes and highways, facilitating regional travel; public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership standard.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and minor commercial expansions along primary transit corridors.
The Stark County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure equitable valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies, county-wide health and library levies, and specific municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural disasters and weather-related events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 44687 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.
Provides recreational space and walking paths for residents.
Features a variety of retail and dining options serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.