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Malvern, OH — ZIP 44644

Population: 4,587 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 44644 (Malvern, OH) is $287,700 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $311,000 after a median 31 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$287,700

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$287,700
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$287,700
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$311,000
Median list price
$449,900
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
-19.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+4.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$734/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$827/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,049/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,327/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,421/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)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Malvern Elementary School, Malvern High School, Malvern Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
TRW, Inc. (Minerva Plant) (6.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,750
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,724

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Furey Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+86 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
32.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,194
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,083
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 44644State medianUS median
Typical home value$287,700$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$311,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market31 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,194$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 typical home value in ZIP 44644?
$287,700.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44644?
$311,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44644?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44644?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,049/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44644?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 44644 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 44644. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44644?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44644?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44644?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 44644?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 44644 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44644?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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