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Norton, OH — ZIP 44203

Population: 38,701 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 44203 (Norton, OH) is $187,275 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $172,450 after a median 76.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,323/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,275

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

76.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,275
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+105.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,275
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
$172,450
Median list price
$184,900
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
76.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
52

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,323/mo
1-year rent change
+7.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,500/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
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Barberton City, Norton City
Schools include
Barberton High School, Barberton Primary School, Barberton Middle School, Barberton Intermediate School, Barberton Preschool

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (5 mi)
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
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in
Annual snowfall
15.0 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,274
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
51,419

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Wadsworth Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AULTMAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-161 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
67.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,174
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,432
Average weekly wage
$1,163
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
557

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

How it compares

ZIP 44203State medianUS median
Median home value$187,275$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$172,450$242,250$325,000
Median days on market77 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,323/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,174$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 44203?
$187,275.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44203?
$172,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44203?
Median days on market: 76.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44203?
Typical rent: $1,323/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44203?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 44203 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44203?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44203?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 44203?
10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 44203 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 44203?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44203?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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