Wadsworth, OH 44281 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wadsworth, OH—44281

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$304,000

4.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$88,100

19.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,250

24.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$725

38.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,250

30.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,150

36.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Wadsworth, OH

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Wadsworth, OH is $304,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.6%. This indicates that home prices in Wadsworth, OH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$304,000	4.6%
Single Family	$311,000	4.7%
Condos	$254,000	6.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wadsworth, OH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wadsworth, OH is $1,270, with a year-over-year rent change of -24.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wadsworth, OH is 1-bedrooms: $725, 2-bedrooms: $1,210, 3-bedrooms: $1,320, 4-bedrooms: $2,250. The most common rental property sizes in Wadsworth, OH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 52.7% and 21.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,250	$1,270
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$725	$725
2 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,210
3 Bed Rent	$1,150	$1,320
4 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,250

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.7%

1 Bedroom

21.9%

2 Bedrooms

52.7%

3 Bedrooms

15.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.6%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Wadsworth, OH

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wadsworth, OH is 38. This is a increase of 6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$388,000	22.0%
Listing Count	54	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	0.0%
Days on Market	46	6.0%

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Demographics — Wadsworth, OH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wadsworth, OH has a population of 34,100, which has increased by 5.9% over the past 5 years. Wadsworth, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 42.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	34,100	5.9%
% Under 18	22.1%	-9.4%
% Seniors	18.2%	7.7%
% WFH	15.4%	366.7%
% w/ College Degree	42.2%	9.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wadsworth, OH is a predominantly white area, with 95.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wadsworth, OH is hispanic, making up 1.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.1% of the population in Wadsworth, OH, and this percentage has increased by 10.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.1%	-0.1%
% Black	1.0%	-41.2%
% Hispanic	1.1%	-8.3%
% Asian	1.0%	42.9%
% Foreign Born	2.1%	10.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wadsworth, OH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 714 mortgage originations in Wadsworth, OH, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Wadsworth, OH. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	714
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wadsworth, OH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wadsworth, OH under the Section 8 program is 7.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wadsworth, OH, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	319
Total Units Section 8	268
% Rentals under Section 8	7.1%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$285	$725	$1,010
2 Bedroom	-$20	$1,250	$1,230
3 Bedroom	$430	$1,150	$1,580
4 Bedroom	-$550	$2,250	$1,700

Wadsworth, OH—44281

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wadsworth, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wadsworth, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wadsworth, OH

Demographics — Wadsworth, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wadsworth, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wadsworth, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wadsworth, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wadsworth, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$304,000
Median Household Income	$88,100

Wadsworth, OH—44281

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wadsworth, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wadsworth, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wadsworth, OH

Demographics — Wadsworth, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wadsworth, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wadsworth, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wadsworth, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wadsworth, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Copley, OH

Rittman, OH

Doylestown, OH

Barberton, OH

Seville, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

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