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ZIP 44256

Part of Medina, OH
Pop. 64,924·Medina County·21st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,910/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$55
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ZIP 44256 · $1,910
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,420/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
$22,920/yr
At $1,910/mo median
Location
CityMedina
StateOH
CountyMedina County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44256 (Medina, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,924
Median income
$99,923
Median age
45.2
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
20.4%
16.6%
27.3%
14.3%
21.3%
Under 1820.4%
18–3416.6%
35–5427.3%
55–6414.3%
65+21.3%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
92%
White92%
Black1.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3%
Education (25+)
25.8%
28.2%
41.7%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+41.7%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44256 in Medina, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,072 → $99,923
up 6.2%
Population
64,568 → 64,924
up 0.6%
Renter share
18.4% → 18.5%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 41.7%
+0.0 pts
Median age
43.7 → 45.2
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,072 to $99,923 across the same window, up 6.2% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44256 covers Medina, OH. The median rent here is $1,910/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($99,923/yr), ZIP 44256 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44256?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44256 (Medina, OH) is $1,910. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44256 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44256's median rent of $1,910/mo is $55 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44256 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44256 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #21 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,910/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44256?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,910/mo in ZIP 44256. The local median household income is $99,923/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44256?

Rent in ZIP 44256 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44256 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44256 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,910/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($99,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44256 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44256 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of ZIP 44256 households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44256 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44256 compare to the rest of Medina?

ZIP 44256 sits right at the Medina citywide median of $1,910/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44256 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44256 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,910/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 44256's median household income ($99,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44256 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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