ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44134

Part of Parma, OH
Pop. 37,774·Cuyahoga County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,611/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$354
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ZIP 44134 · $1,611
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,410/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
$19,332/yr
At $1,611/mo median
Location
CityParma
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.2% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44134 (Parma, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,774
Median income
$68,625
Median age
43.9
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
18.5%
21.2%
24.4%
15.4%
20.4%
Under 1818.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6415.4%
65+20.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black3.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2.8%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
35.9%
30.3%
25.6%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,200 → $1,611
up 34.3%
Income
$57,861 → $68,625
up 18.6%
Population
37,631 → 37,774
up 0.4%
Renter share
24.4% → 22.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 25.6%
+2.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH has climbed from $1,200 to $1,611, a 34.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,861 in 2021 to $68,625 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 22.4% of households, compared with 24.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.6% of adults here, versus 23.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 44134 in Parma, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44134 covers Parma, OH. The median rent here is $1,611/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($68,625/yr), ZIP 44134 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44134 (Parma, OH) is $1,611. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44134's median rent of $1,611/mo is $354 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44134 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44134 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #63 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,611/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,611/mo in ZIP 44134. The local median household income is $68,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44134?

Rent in ZIP 44134 has decreased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44134 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,611/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($68,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44134 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 44134 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44134 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44134 compare to the rest of Parma?

ZIP 44134 is pricier than Parma as a whole. At $1,611/mo, it's $209 above the Parma citywide median of $1,402/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,611/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 44134's median household income ($68,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44134 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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