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ZIP 44094

Pop. 36,873·Lake County·109th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,443/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
-$522
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ZIP 44094 · $1,443
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,316/yr
At $1,443/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyLake County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44094 (Willoughby, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,873
Median income
$78,772
Median age
47
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
16.8%
19.7%
23.4%
15.4%
24.7%
Under 1816.8%
18–3419.7%
35–5423.4%
55–6415.4%
65+24.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.7%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
27%
28.6%
40.1%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma27%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44094 in Willoughby, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$942 → $1,443
up 53.2%
Income
$68,792 → $78,772
up 14.5%
Population
37,049 → 36,873
down 0.5%
Renter share
35.1% → 33.3%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
37.3% → 40.1%
+2.8 pts
Median age
44.9 → 47
+2.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 44094 in Willoughby, OH paid around $942 a month. That figure now sits near $1,443, up 53.2% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $68,792 to $78,772 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 35.1% to 33.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.3% to 40.1% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 44094 in Willoughby, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44094 covers Willoughby, OH. The median rent here is $1,443/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($78,772/yr), ZIP 44094 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44094?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44094 (Willoughby, OH) is $1,443. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44094 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44094's median rent of $1,443/mo is $522 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44094 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44094 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #109 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,443/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44094?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,443/mo in ZIP 44094. The local median household income is $78,772/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44094?

Rent in ZIP 44094 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44094 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44094 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,443/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($78,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44094 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44094 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 44094 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44094 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44094 compare to the rest of Willoughby?

ZIP 44094 is more affordable than Willoughby overall. At $1,443/mo, it's $43 below the Willoughby citywide median of $1,486/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44094 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44094 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,443/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 44094's median household income ($78,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44094 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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