Medina, Ohio · ZIP 44256

Medina — ZIP 44256

Medina (44256) scores 83/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $388K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100

Avg math proficiency75%

Avg reading proficiency80%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$388K

Median rent$1,910/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

$388K

Median Rent

$1,910/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

965

Violent Crime

102

Property Crime

863

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Medina 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
Granger Elementary School	PK–05	512	92%	90%
Sidney Fenn Elementary School	KG–05	604	87%	87%
Ralph E. Waite Elementary	KG–05	500	85%	87%
Highland High School	09–12	989	82%	91%
Buckeye Primary School	KG–03	581	82%	82%
A. I. Root Middle School	06–08	690	81%	82%
Buckeye Intermediate School	04–06	581	78%	74%
H G Blake Elementary School	KG–05	470	78%	84%
Medina High School	09–12	1,767	72%	78%
Highland Middle School	06–08	824	72%	85%
Eliza Northrop Elementary	KG–05	466	71%	76%
Buckeye Junior High School	07–08	312	70%	73%
Ella Canavan Elementary School	KG–05	475	66%	74%
Claggett Middle School	06–08	724	63%	68%
Buckeye High School	09–12	636	52%	71%

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.

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Demographics

Population

64,606

Median Income

$100K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44256 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 44256 has a school score of 86/100. 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 44256 is approximately $388K. 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 44256 in Medina has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. 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.