The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44437 sells for about $186,500, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $823 a month.
ZIP 44437 — McDonald
The housing market in 44437 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, reflecting the broader resilience of the Mahoning Valley. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by a tight supply of single-family homes. Buyers are finding a competitive environment, though the pace of sales remains consistent with regional trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the larger Youngstown-Warren employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44437, Trumbull County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the McDonald area are generally lower than the regional average for the Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the McDonald Local School District, which maintains a reputation for small class sizes and community-focused educational programming.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal severe weather, including wind and occasional localized flooding near the Mahoning River corridor.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Mahoning Valley industrial revitalization, with proximity to major logistics and manufacturing hubs in the Youngstown-Warren corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Trumbull County based on triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via OH-422 and I-80, providing direct access to employment centers in Youngstown and Warren within 15-20 minutes.
The area features Woodland Park and proximity to the Mahoning River for outdoor activities, with local shopping and dining concentrated along the main thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from long-term residents, with limited short-term rental inventory.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors within the broader Mahoning Valley region.
The area is served by a network of state routes and is within close proximity to the I-80 corridor, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Trumbull County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting reappraisals every six years and updates every three years.
Parcels are subject to McDonald Local School District levies and various county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Provides scenic views and opportunities for local water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.