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ZIP 44125

Pop. 29,461·Cuyahoga County·107th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,447/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$518
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ZIP 44125 · $1,447
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,390/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
$17,364/yr
At $1,447/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44125 (Garfield Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,461
Median income
$57,363
Median age
38.6
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.5%
21%
16.3%
15.9%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.5%
35–5421%
55–6416.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
37.3%
50.7%
White37.3%
Black50.7%
Hispanic6.6%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
38.5%
35.3%
17%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma38.5%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+17%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44125 in Garfield Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,070 → $57,363
up 16.9%
Population
29,367 → 29,461
up 0.3%
Renter share
39.9% → 37.8%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 17%
-1.2 pts
Median age
39.8 → 38.6
-1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,070 to $57,363 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 39.9% to 37.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44125 covers Garfield Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,447/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($57,363/yr), ZIP 44125 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44125 (Garfield Heights, OH) is $1,447. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44125's median rent of $1,447/mo is $518 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44125 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44125 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #107 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,447/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44125?

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 $1,447/mo in ZIP 44125. The local median household income is $57,363/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44125?

Rent in ZIP 44125 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44125 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,447/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($57,363/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44125 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 44125 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44125 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44125 compare to the rest of Garfield Heights?

ZIP 44125 is pricier than Garfield Heights as a whole. At $1,447/mo, it's $24 above the Garfield Heights citywide median of $1,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,447/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 44125's median household income ($57,363/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44125 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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