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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44251

Medina County · Cleveland, OH

Typical home value

$369,466[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+30.1%
vs metro
+45.8%
vs state
+68.9%
ZIP 44251 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44251 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44251 is worth $369,466 — 45.8% above the Cleveland, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,302[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
963[3]
Median household income
$118,750[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-224[5]
Moved in
4,691
Moved out
4,915

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$1,868
Loan principal$295,573
Down payment$73,893
Total interest paid$376,986

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$2,533
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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
20th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44251?
The typical home in 44251 is worth $369,466, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44251?
Home values in 44251 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44251?
The effective property tax rate in 44251 is 1.2% — roughly $4,302 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44251?
ZIP code 44251 has a population of 963 and a median household income of $118,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Broadview Heights, OH

    Typical home
    $370,970
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • OH

    Typical home
    $367,308
    Gross yield
  • Chesterland CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $371,878
    Gross yield
  • Beachwood, OH

    Typical home
    $372,558
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Chardon, OH

    Typical home
    $363,969
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Medina, OH

    Typical home
    $379,314
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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