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ZIP 44221

Pop. 28,546·Summit County·121st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,394/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$571
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ZIP 44221 · $1,394
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,380/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
$16,728/yr
At $1,394/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountySummit County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44221 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,546
Median income
$63,342
Median age
37
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
17.1%
29.9%
24%
17.1%
Under 1817.1%
18–3429.9%
35–5424%
55–6411.9%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White85.1%
Black4.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian6.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
31.2%
31.4%
31.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44221 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$973 → $1,394
up 43.3%
Income
$56,689 → $63,342
up 11.7%
Population
29,721 → 28,546
down 4.0%
Renter share
43.1% → 38.5%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 31.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 44221 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH has shifted from $973 to $1,394, up 43.3% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $56,689 to $63,342 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44221 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH losing about 1,175 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 43.1% to 38.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 44221 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44221 covers Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The median rent here is $1,394/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,342/yr), ZIP 44221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44221 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) is $1,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44221's median rent of $1,394/mo is $571 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44221 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44221 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #121 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,394/mo in ZIP 44221. The local median household income is $63,342/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44221?

Rent in ZIP 44221 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 44221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44221 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,394/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($63,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of ZIP 44221 households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44221 compare to the rest of Cuyahoga Falls?

ZIP 44221 is more affordable than Cuyahoga Falls overall. At $1,394/mo, it's $90 below the Cuyahoga Falls citywide median of $1,484/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,394/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 44221's median household income ($63,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44221 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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