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South amherst, OH — ZIP 44001

Population: 21,448 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 44001 (South amherst, OH) is $287,250 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 11 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$287,250

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$287,250
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$287,250
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$870/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Marion L Steele High School, Powers Elementary School, Walter G. Nord Middle School, Amherst Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,958
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,008

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (35 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Lorain County Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,027 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,943
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,497
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,071

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 44001State medianUS median
Median home value$287,250$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market11 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,943$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 44001?
$287,250.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44001?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44001?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44001?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,190/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44001?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 44001 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44001?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44001?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44001?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 44001?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 44001 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 44001?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44001?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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