The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44215 sells for about $219,366, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $1,113 a month.
ZIP 44215 — Chippewa Lake
The housing market in 44215 remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, keeping prices on a gradual upward trajectory. Buyers are active, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years. The area continues to attract families due to its strong school district and suburban amenities.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to historic charm, good schools, and a manageable commute to major Ohio cities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% 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 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · 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 5.8%/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 4.6%/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 44215, Medina County OH
Crime rates in the Medina area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Medina City School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather events; flood risk is generally low outside of designated floodplain areas.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with steady residential development occurring on the city's periphery.
Property taxes are assessed by Medina County based on market value; the effective rate reflects local school district levies and municipal millage.
Residents typically commute by car to employment hubs in Akron or Cleveland, with travel times averaging 25-35 minutes via I-71.
The area features numerous parks, including the Medina County Park District trails, and a historic downtown district with local shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare services, and a robust retail sector serving the surrounding county.
Primarily auto-dependent with access to I-71 and SR-18; limited public transit options exist for regional commuting.
Ongoing focus on revitalizing the historic downtown area while managing residential growth on the city's outskirts.
Medina County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Medina City School District taxes and various county-level levies for health and human services.
Standard property insurance market with typical premiums for the Midwest; hazard exposure is primarily related to wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profile 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.
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland4.411.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.313.7 mi
- High Voltage Indoor Karting4.64.5 mi
- Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort3.818.2 mi
- Activate Games4.916.5 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.419.4 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.818.7 mi
- Mapleside Farms4.413.3 mi
- Castle Noel4.74.4 mi
- Dragway 424.712 mi
- Castle Noel4.74.4 mi
- Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique4.95.4 mi
- Foundry Social4.54.5 mi
- Regal Medina4.25.4 mi
- High Voltage Indoor Karting4.64.5 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.818.7 mi
- Castle Noel4.74.4 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.617.9 mi
- Medina Public Square Historic District4.84.5 mi
- Akron Children's Museum4.519.9 mi
- Silver Creek Metro Park4.713 mi
- Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park4.87.5 mi
- Worden's Ledges4.812.8 mi
- Buckeye Woods Park4.71.5 mi
- Fred Greenwood Park4.63 mi
- Bunker Hill Golf Course4.28.1 mi
- Alien Vacation Mini Golf Attraction at Castle Noel4.74.4 mi
- Coppertop Golf Club4.210.5 mi
- Pine Valley Golf Club4.310.5 mi
- Ridge Top Golf Course4.44.7 mi
- Meijer4.411.5 mi
- Meijer4.55.7 mi
- Ken Ganley Kia Medina4.67 mi
- Bauman Orchards Inc4.79.4 mi
- Marshalls4.45.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The heart of the city featuring local shops, restaurants, and community events.
Large park offering hiking trails, fishing, and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $275,000 (25.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $275,000 (+25.4% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.