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Polk, OH — ZIP 44866

Population: 2,106 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 44866 (Polk, OH) is $270,331 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 37 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,331

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,331
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+99.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,331
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
$335,000
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+294.1%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Annual precipitation
42.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
277
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,437

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Ashland County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, OHIOHEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,639
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,422
Average weekly wage
$900
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

ZIP 44866State medianUS median
Median home value$270,331$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$335,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market37 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,639$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 44866?
$270,331.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44866?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44866?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44866?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44866?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 44866 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44866?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44866?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44866?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 44866 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44866?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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