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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44109

Cuyahoga County · Cleveland, OH

Typical home value

$145,953[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.6%
vs metro
-42.4%
vs state
-33.3%
ZIP 44109 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44109 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44109 is worth $145,953 — 42.4% below the Cleveland, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,182 a month — a 9.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,182[2]
Gross yield
9.7%[2]
Cap rate
5.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,476[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
39,428[3]
Median household income
$42,872[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-3,403[5]
Moved in
21,862
Moved out
25,265

Schools

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

Public schools
15
Elementary
9
Middle
1
High
5
  • West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho

    High · Grades 9–12 · West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho

    492 students

  • Old Brook High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Old Brook High School

    411 students

  • Buhrer

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cleveland Municipal

    406 students

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cleveland Municipal

    389 students

  • William C Bryant Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cleveland Municipal

    366 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 yield9.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.8%
Annual rent$14,179

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$738
Loan principal$116,763
Down payment$29,191
Total interest paid$148,924

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 ratio0.90
Monthly cost to own$1,066
Monthly rent$1,182

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44109?
The typical home in 44109 is worth $145,953, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44109?
Home values in 44109 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 44109?
A typical home in 44109 rents for about $1,182 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 44109?
The effective property tax rate in 44109 is 1.7% — roughly $2,476 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44109?
ZIP code 44109 has a population of 39,428 and a median household income of $42,872.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Kipton, OH

    Typical home
    $145,112
    Gross yield
  • Garfield Heights, OH

    Typical home
    $141,120
    Gross yield
    11.8%
  • Euclid, OH

    Typical home
    $150,887
    Gross yield
    11.7%
  • Ashtabula, OH

    Typical home
    $151,031
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Conneaut, OH

    Typical home
    $151,129
    Gross yield
  • Euclid, OH

    Typical home
    $139,845
    Gross yield
    9.1%

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