The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44306 sells for about $105,300, or $65 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 $904 a month.
ZIP 44306 — Akron
The housing market in 44306 remains stable with affordable entry-level pricing and consistent demand. Market activity is driven by local owner-occupants and investors, though limited inventory and aging housing stock remain key factors influencing current conditions.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious buyers, first-time homeowners, and investors looking for entry-level properties in an established urban setting.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.2% · poverty 26.8% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.6%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 44306, Summit County OH
Crime rates in this area are higher than the national and regional averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported concern.
Public schools serving this ZIP are generally rated below average, with ongoing efforts by the district to improve student performance and resource allocation.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard risks; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Akron industrial and healthcare sectors, though new residential development within this specific ZIP is limited.
Property taxes are assessed by Summit County based on market value; the area is subject to standard municipal and school district levies.
Residents have convenient access to major highways including I-76 and I-77, providing a direct commute to downtown Akron and surrounding employment hubs.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger green spaces and trail systems found throughout the Akron metro area.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with steady occupancy rates and limited new supply entering the market.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors in the greater Akron area.
The area is served by METRO RTA bus lines, providing connectivity to the broader Akron transit network.
Development is focused on urban revitalization and the maintenance of existing housing stock.
The Summit County Fiscal Office manages property assessments, which are updated on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Akron Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's urban risk profile.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.213.6 mi
- Fun 'n' Stuff4.418.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.310.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.413.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Canton4.212.7 mi
- Blossom Music Center4.411.5 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.715.5 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort4.213.6 mi
- Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa4.614.1 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.86.5 mi
- Akron Zoo4.54.1 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.712.3 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown North Canton XD and IMAX4.711.7 mi
- Akron Civic Theatre4.73.6 mi
- Cinemark Cuyahoga Falls and XD4.58 mi
- Pro Football Hall of Fame4.715.5 mi
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens4.86.5 mi
- Hale Farm & Village4.612.3 mi
- McKinley Presidential Library & Museum4.616.6 mi
- Akron Art Museum4.63.7 mi
- Gorge Metro Park4.75.8 mi
- Wingfoot Lake State Park4.76.4 mi
- F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm4.98.6 mi
- Portage Lakes State Park4.55.7 mi
- Boettler Park4.78.2 mi
- The Boathouse on Mogadore Reservoir4.77.3 mi
- Burning River Adventures4.87.6 mi
- Firestone Country Club4.82.4 mi
- Chippewa Golf Club4.610.9 mi
- Fox Den Golf Course4.211.2 mi
- Brookledge Golf Club4.46.4 mi
- Raintree Golf & Event Center4.26.3 mi
- Summit Mall4.39.7 mi
- Belden Village Mall4.312.7 mi
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market4.57.6 mi
- Szalay's Farm & Market4.712.3 mi
- Meijer4.59.4 mi
- Akron-Canton Airport4.68.6 mi
- Southwest General Medical Center429.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering hiking trails and recreational facilities.
Provides local programming and youth services.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.0% 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 $80,000 (-24% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.