The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44090 sells for about $290,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% 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 $857 a month.
ZIP 44090 — Wellington
The housing market in 44090 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by affordability relative to the broader Cleveland metro area. Inventory levels are tight, supporting modest year-over-year price appreciation. Some data points, such as specific rental vacancy rates, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to the Cleveland urban core.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 2.1% · poverty 9.3% — 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 5.0%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44090, Lorain County OH
Crime rates in the Wellington area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Wellington Exempted Village School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Lorain County context.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Black River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady residential development occurring on the periphery of the village.
Property taxes are assessed by Lorain County based on market value, with additional levies for school district operations and local municipal services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment hubs in Elyria or the greater Cleveland metro area.
The area features the Wellington Reservation and various local parks offering trails and fishing, alongside a historic downtown district with local shopping and dining.
The rental market is primarily composed of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with low vacancy pressure and stable, moderate rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger industrial hubs in Lorain County.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with access to state routes providing connectivity to the broader regional highway network.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the village while allowing for controlled residential growth on the outskirts.
The Lorain County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide special assessments for health and social services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters compared to coastal or high-wildfire regions.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
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 large nature preserve featuring hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Located nearby, offering camping, boating, and extensive trail networks.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.7% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $224,100 (-22.7% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.