The story of this market
The typical home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio sells for about $232,000, or $171 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
The Cuyahoga Falls housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by the city's strong local amenities and its appeal as a stable suburban community within the Akron metro area. While inventory remains tight, the market shows resilience with consistent sales activity.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Cuyahoga Falls yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.39% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional anchor offering extensive hiking, biking, and scenic trails that significantly boost local property appeal.
A large community park providing sports fields, picnic areas, and recreational facilities for residents.
A local golf facility that serves as a recreational hub and contributes to the area's suburban amenity profile.
A revitalized district featuring dining and retail options that serve as a focal point for community activity.
Cuyahoga Falls is an ideal fit for family buyers and professionals seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to natural amenities. Its stable housing market and proximity to major employment centers in Summit County make it attractive for those looking for long-term residential value.
The city is primarily served by the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, which provides a comprehensive public education system. Schools in the area are generally characterized by steady performance metrics and community-focused extracurricular programming.
The city is served by a network of state routes and highways providing connectivity to Akron and the broader Northeast Ohio region. Public transit options are available but the area remains primarily auto-dependent.
The city features an extensive amenity base anchored by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which provides significant regional recreational access. Residents also benefit from local parks like Silver Springs and various riverfront trails that enhance quality of life and property desirability.
The rental market in Cuyahoga Falls is characterized by steady demand, supported by its proximity to Akron and regional employment hubs. Vacancy rates remain low, and the market sees a mix of long-term residential rentals and some investor activity in older housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and service-sector employers. Momentum is supported by ongoing downtown revitalization and its strategic location within the Akron metropolitan area.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of established local industry and ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown and riverfront districts. Infrastructure investments, including corridor improvements, continue to support residential and commercial interest.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and the modernization of commercial corridors. Recent planning initiatives prioritize increasing housing density near employment and amenity hubs.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and school district levies, with no widespread MUD/PID structures reported. Special assessments may apply for specific infrastructure improvements in designated zones.
Cuyahoga Falls maintains a crime rate generally consistent with suburban Ohio standards, with local law enforcement focusing on community-oriented policing to manage property and nuisance crimes. Regional comparisons indicate it remains a stable environment relative to larger urban centers in Summit County.
The city faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts. Flood risk is primarily managed through local infrastructure along the Cuyahoga River corridor, and insurance markets remain stable.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting standard regional risks for wind and storm damage. No extraordinary hazard-related market disruptions are currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau profile for Cuyahoga Falls city, Ohio.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.