Question 1

Is 44256 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44256 in Medina has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Medina city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 44256 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 44256?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44256 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 44256. 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, 44256 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Medina. 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 44256?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 44256 is approximately $379K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 44256 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 44256 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 44256 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44256 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Medina. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 44256 scores similarly to the middle tier of Medina 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.

Medina — ZIP 44256

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
A. I. Root Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Ella Canavan Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Medina High School	09–12	—	—	—
Claggett Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Sidney Fenn Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
H G Blake Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Ralph E. Waite Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Eliza Northrop Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Buckeye High School	09–12	—	—	—
Buckeye Junior High School	07–08	—	—	—
Buckeye Intermediate School	04–06	—	—	—
Buckeye Primary School	KG–03	—	—	—
Highland High School	09–12	—	—	—
Highland Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Granger Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—