The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44256 sells for about $384,886, or $199 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,191 a month.
ZIP 44256 — Medina
The 44256 housing market remains competitive with steady year-over-year price growth and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking suburban stability, though the market requires careful navigation due to limited supply and rising entry costs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to both Cleveland and Akron, offering a balance of historic charm and modern residential development.
Median prices moved up 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
3 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.5 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44256, Medina 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.
The area is served by the Medina City School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region for its academic programs and extracurricular offerings.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with property insurance premiums influenced by regional hazard exposure.
Medina serves as a key residential and commercial hub within the Cleveland-Akron metropolitan area, benefiting from its status as the county seat and proximity to major regional employment centers.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Medina County Auditor, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and municipal millage.
Residents typically commute via I-71 and I-76, providing access to employment hubs in Cleveland and Akron, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban travel pattern.
The area features extensive local park systems, historic downtown shopping districts, and proximity to regional golf courses and community recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities; vacancy rates remain relatively tight due to limited new supply.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader Cleveland-Akron industrial corridor.
The area is primarily auto-dependent, relying on the I-71 corridor for regional connectivity, with limited public transit options available.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of suburban housing communities on the city's periphery.
The Medina County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure market-value alignment.
Parcels are subject to various taxing districts, including the Medina City School District, county-wide levies, and municipal service districts.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims and national inflationary trends in construction costs.
Data sourced from Data Commons and Census Bureau 2024 estimates.
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 | Cleveland4.46.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.311.2 mi
- Get Air Cleveland4.215.4 mi
- Swings-N-Things Fun Park4.115.7 mi
- RollHouse Parma4.218.9 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.416 mi
- International Exposition Center4.317 mi
- Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds4.414.9 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.816.5 mi
- Mapleside Farms4.48.1 mi
- SouthPark Mall4.411 mi
- Castle Noel4.71.1 mi
- Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique4.91.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.311.2 mi
- Foundry Social4.50.9 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.816.5 mi
- Castle Noel4.71.1 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.614.3 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.618.7 mi
- Medina Public Square Historic District4.81 mi
- Whipps Ledges4.99.5 mi
- Worden's Ledges4.88.4 mi
- Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park4.84.3 mi
- Mill Stream Run Reservation4.711.6 mi
- Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation4.89.3 mi
- Mallard Creek Golf Club3.712.9 mi
- Bunker Hill Golf Course4.22.8 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.211.3 mi
- Pine Hills Golf Club4.48.8 mi
- Alien Vacation Mini Golf Attraction at Castle Noel4.71.1 mi
- SouthPark Mall4.411 mi
- Summit Mall4.312.9 mi
- Meijer4.46.2 mi
- Red Wagon Farm4.610.5 mi
- Meijer4.50.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The historic heart of the city featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and community events.
A large county park offering trails, fishing, and recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.