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Rootstown, OH

Rootstown, OH.

Population: 6,048 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rootstown, OH is $292,093 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,600 after a median 38 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, 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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$292,093

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,093
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+83.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$292,093
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
$242,600
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, Rootstown Local
Schools include
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School, Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Summit National (6.3 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)

Annual precipitation
43.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
60
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,517
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,811

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Jetway Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER, ALLIANCE COMMUNITY 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)
+93 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,054
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,172
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

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

How it compares

RootstownState medianUS median
Median home value$292,093$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$242,600$242,250$325,000
Median days on market38 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,054$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 Rootstown, OH?
$292,093.
What is the median sale price in Rootstown, OH?
$242,600.
How long do homes take to sell in Rootstown, OH?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Rootstown, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,270/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rootstown, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Rootstown, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rootstown, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rootstown, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rootstown, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rootstown, OH?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rootstown, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rootstown, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rootstown, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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