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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44044

Lorain County · Cleveland, OH

Typical home value

$311,405[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+9.6%
vs metro
+22.9%
vs state
+42.4%
ZIP 44044 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44044 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 44044 is worth $311,405 — 22.9% above the Cleveland, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,289[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lorain County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
14,721[3]
Median household income
$88,333[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lorain County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+547[5]
Moved in
6,861
Moved out
6,314

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
2
  • Midview High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Midview Local

    735 students

  • Midview North Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Midview Local

    474 students

  • Midview West Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Midview Local

    453 students

  • Midview East Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Midview Local

    409 students

  • Midview Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Midview Local

    408 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,575
Loan principal$249,124
Down payment$62,281
Total interest paid$317,744

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,192
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44044?
The typical home in 44044 is worth $311,405, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44044?
Home values in 44044 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44044?
The effective property tax rate in 44044 is 1.4% — roughly $4,289 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44044?
ZIP code 44044 has a population of 14,721 and a median household income of $88,333.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Independence, OH

    Typical home
    $314,884
    Gross yield
  • Cleveland, OH

    Typical home
    $307,637
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • OH

    Typical home
    $307,429
    Gross yield
  • Highland Heights, OH

    Typical home
    $307,240
    Gross yield
  • Wadsworth, OH

    Typical home
    $315,607
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • OH

    Typical home
    $305,907
    Gross yield

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