Question 1

Is 44109 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44109 in Cleveland has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Cleveland city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 44109 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 44109?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44109 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 44109. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 44109 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Cleveland. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 44109?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 44109 is approximately $146K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 44109 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 44109 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 44109 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44109 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Cleveland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 44109 scores similarly to the middle tier of Cleveland neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Cleveland — ZIP 44109

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary	KG–04	—	—	—
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School	KG–08	—	—	—
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle	05–08	—	—	—
Old Brook High School	09–12	—	—	—
West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho	09–12	—	—	—
Cleveland Preparatory Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Lincoln Park Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Benjamin Franklin	PK–08	—	—	—
Buhrer	PK–08	—	—	—
Charles A Mooney School	PK–08	—	—	—
Denison	PK–09	—	—	—
William C Bryant Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney	09–12	—	—	—
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies	09–12	—	—	—
Lincoln West School of Science & Health	09–12	—	—	—