Barberton, Ohio · ZIP 44203

Barberton — ZIP 44203

Barberton (44203) scores 59/100 — Fair for Ohio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $188K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency62%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$188K

Median rent$1,337/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$188K

Median Rent

$1,337/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,932

Violent Crime

2,084

Property Crime

9,848

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Summit County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Norton Elementary School	01–04	564	85%	78%
Norton Middle School	05–08	655	67%	69%
Barberton Intermediate School	03–05	655	63%	60%
Norton High School	09–12	746	62%	77%
Barberton Primary School	KG–02	671	57%	56%
Barberton Middle School	05–08	741	49%	54%
Barberton High School	09–12	1,186	40%	55%
Barberton Virtual Academy	05–08	6	30%	50%
Norton Primary Elementary School	PK–KG	220	Not reported	Not reported
Barberton Preschool	PK–PK	189	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,705

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

43.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44203 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 44203 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44203 is approximately $188K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 44203 in Barberton has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.