Question 1

Is 44122 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44122 in Shaker Heights has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Shaker Heights city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 44122 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 44122?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44122 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 44122. 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, 44122 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Shaker Heights. 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 44122?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 44122 is approximately $373K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 44122 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 44122 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 44122 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 44122 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Shaker Heights. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 44122 scores similarly to the middle tier of Shaker Heights 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.

Shaker Heights — ZIP 44122

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Beachwood High School	09–12	—	—	—
Beachwood Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Bryden Elementary School	KG–02	—	—	—
Fairmount Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Hilltop Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
Adlai Stevenson School	PK–08	—	—	—
Shaker Hts Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Lomond Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Mercer Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—