The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44287 sells for about $171,300, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% 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 $848 a month.
ZIP 44287 — West Salem
The housing market in 44287 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply and the area's appeal to buyers seeking affordability outside of major metro centers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 17.3% — a mixed stability 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 9.4%/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 6.3%/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 44287, Ohio
Crime rates in the West Salem area are generally low, consistent with rural Wayne County trends and significantly below state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Northwestern Local School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural academic performance.
The area is primarily rural with low wildfire risk, though localized flood risks exist near the Killbuck Creek watershed.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and proximity to larger manufacturing hubs in Wooster and Ashland.
Property taxes are assessed by Wayne County based on local millage rates, which include funding for school districts and township services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment centers in Wooster or Ashland.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including proximity to state wildlife areas and local community parks in West Salem.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable demand.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-based businesses supporting the rural population.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Wayne County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting reappraisals every three years to ensure market alignment.
Parcels are subject to township and school district levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard rural environment of Northeast Ohio.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of residents moving from nearby urban centers to rural areas.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 44287 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.
- High Voltage Indoor Karting4.618 mi
- Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort3.811.3 mi
- Acres of Fun3.911.3 mi
- Castle Noel4.718 mi
- Dragway 424.72.3 mi
- Wayne County Fairgrounds4.613.3 mi
- Medina County Fair4.417.4 mi
- Blue Heron Brewery & Event Center4.519.3 mi
- Freer Field4.612.7 mi
- Cinemark Wooster Movies 104.210.8 mi
- Creston Community Park4.411.5 mi
- Wooster Memorial Park (formerly Spangler)4.710.6 mi
- Killbuck Lakes4.57.7 mi
- Castle Noel4.718 mi
- Medina Public Square Historic District4.818.2 mi
- Northern Ohio Railway Museum4.613.1 mi
- Main Street Medina4.618.1 mi
- Freer Field4.612.7 mi
- Christmas Run Park4.613 mi
- Creston Community Park4.411.5 mi
- Wooster Memorial Park (formerly Spangler)4.710.6 mi
- Killbuck Lakes4.57.7 mi
- Charles Mill Marina4.718.9 mi
- Ashland Golf Club4.512.3 mi
- Wooster Country Club4.612.5 mi
- Meijer4.510.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.310.7 mi
- Kohl's4.210.9 mi
- Diehl Toyota Of Wooster4.412.9 mi
- Richardson Farms4.712.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Natural waterway serving as a local landmark for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 89.7% 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 $325,000 (89.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $325,000 (+89.7% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.