The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44697 sells for about $215,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 44697 — Zoar
The housing market in 44697 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local families seeking affordable suburban living, though limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, suburban-rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and proximity to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 6.3% — 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 5.3%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44697, 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 remain generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for rural-suburban Stark County communities.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Tuslaw Local School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and community engagement.
The area faces standard regional risks for wind and occasional heavy rain, with flood zones primarily limited to low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Canton-Massillon industrial and healthcare hubs, with steady residential demand and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Stark County based on market value, with local school district levies comprising the largest portion of the tax bill.
Residents primarily commute by car to Massillon or Canton, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes depending on the destination.
The area offers access to local parks and rural green spaces, with proximity to the Sippo Valley Trail and various community sports facilities in nearby Massillon.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited inventory of multi-family units and a reliance on single-family home rentals.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors in the broader Canton-Massillon metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major regional highways like US-30 and SR-21.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements along main thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to Stark County property taxes and Tuslaw Local School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural disasters.
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.
Community park providing recreational space and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.