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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44256

Medina County · Cleveland, OH

Typical home value

$379,314[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+33.5%
vs metro
+49.7%
vs state
+73.4%
ZIP 44256 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44256 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44256 is worth $379,314 — 49.7% above the Cleveland, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,887 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. 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
$1,887[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,624[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
64,924[3]
Median household income
$99,923[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

Schools

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

Public schools
21
Elementary
11
Middle
5
High
5
  • Medina High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Medina City SD

    1,912 students

  • Highland High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Highland Local

    1,032 students

  • Highland Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Highland Local

    794 students

  • Medina County Career Center

    High · Grades 7–12 · Medina County Joint Vocational School District

    725 students

  • Claggett Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Medina City SD

    701 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$22,643

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$1,918
Loan principal$303,451
Down payment$75,863
Total interest paid$387,035

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 ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$2,620
Monthly rent$1,887

Renting 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
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
18th percentile[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44256?
The typical home in 44256 is worth $379,314, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44256?
Home values in 44256 are up 3.9% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 44256?
A typical home in 44256 rents for about $1,887 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 44256?
The effective property tax rate in 44256 is 1.2% — roughly $4,624 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44256?
ZIP code 44256 has a population of 64,924 and a median household income of $99,923.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Strongsville, OH

    Typical home
    $385,851
    Gross yield
  • Beachwood, OH

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

    Typical home
    $371,878
    Gross yield
  • Broadview Heights, OH

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

    Typical home
    $388,241
    Gross yield
  • Westfield Center, OH

    Typical home
    $369,466
    Gross yield

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