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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44304

Summit County · Akron, OH

Typical home value

$99,552[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-65.0%
vs metro
-61.3%
vs state
-54.5%
ZIP 44304 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44304 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44304 is worth $99,552 — 61.3% below the Akron, OH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $948 a month — a 11.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$948[2]
Gross yield
11.4%[2]
Cap rate
6.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,035[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
4,000[3]
Median household income
$41,763[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-218[5]
Moved in
12,272
Moved out
12,490

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Edge Learning

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Edge Learning

    241 students

  • Akros Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Akros Middle School

    124 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 yield11.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.9%
Annual rent$11,377

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$503
Loan principal$79,641
Down payment$19,910
Total interest paid$101,578

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 ratio0.71
Monthly cost to own$673
Monthly rent$948

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
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
7th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44304?
The typical home in 44304 is worth $99,552, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44304?
Home values in 44304 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 44304?
A typical home in 44304 rents for about $948 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 44304?
The effective property tax rate in 44304 is 1.0% — roughly $1,035 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44304?
ZIP code 44304 has a population of 4,000 and a median household income of $41,763.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $91,288
    Gross yield
    13.7%
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $108,529
    Gross yield
    13.4%
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $112,045
    Gross yield
    12.0%
  • Lakemore, OH

    Typical home
    $112,899
    Gross yield
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $80,994
    Gross yield
    14.5%
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $80,700
    Gross yield

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