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Medina City

Medina City is a city in Medina County, Ohio. The data below comes from public county auditor records. Local editorial notes are added over time.

Editor's note · Medina Homes Guide · 2026-10-01
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Listings in Medina City

Every dot on this map is a residential lot from the county auditor's record. When a home here is listed on Medina Homes Guide, its price appears on the map as a tag.

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Dots: Medina County Auditor parcel record. A dot shows where a residential lot is. It does not mean the home is for sale.

County records · last 12 months

Last 12 months in Medina

The Big Five

Every number here comes straight from the Medina County Auditor, the same records your agent pulls to price a home and a lender checks before they write a loan. We update them every month so you're always looking at current data. These are real sale prices from real Medina County transactions, and you can verify every one of them at the auditor's website. Whether you're buying and trying to figure out if a price actually makes sense, or thinking about selling and want to know what homes like yours have been getting, The Big Five are where that conversation starts.

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$275,000
Median sale price The midpoint of all home sales here in the last 12 months. Half sold for more, half for less. If your budget is above this number, most of the market is in range. Below it, homes are available but you're working with the lower half of what's out there. Unlike an average, one high-priced sale doesn't throw this number off.
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-1.3%
vs. last year Compares this year's median sale price to last year's. A dip doesn't mean the neighborhood is losing value. Prices often pull back after a hot year. For buyers, a negative number means more purchasing power than 12 months ago. For sellers, it's useful context on where the market sits today. See the price history chart below for the full picture.
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479
Homes sold How many homes actually changed hands here in the last 12 months. A higher number means an active market. Homes sell quickly and buyers have more options. A lower number means a quieter market with less buyer traffic. It also tells you how much to trust the median price above. More sales means more data behind it, not a figure built on a handful of transactions.
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1.2%
Annual tax rate Your yearly property tax bill as a percent of what you paid for the home. At 1.2%, a $400,000 home costs about $4,800 a year in taxes, roughly $400 a month added on top of your mortgage. Compare this across neighborhoods to see where your dollar goes further.
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+42%
Above county value The county auditor has an official value on file for every home. It is what your property tax bill is based on. That number gets updated every few years and tends to run behind the real market. This tells you how much more homes here have actually been selling for above that county estimate. When you look up a home on the auditor's website, the value you see is not what you'd pay.

The median sale price in the stats above combines every property type sold here. For a more accurate number, use the row that matches what you're shopping for. Property types with fewer than 3 sales in the period roll into the combined total and won't appear as a separate row.

By property type · last 12 months

Median price Sold
  • Single-family homes $289,475 408 sales
  • Multi-family $130,000 53 sales
  • Two-family / duplex $292,500 11 sales
  • Three-family $350,000 4 sales
  • Condos / townhomes $357,500 3 sales

Price history · residential home sales

Median price Sold
  • 2022 (Feb–Dec) $225,100 367 sales
  • 2023 $242,000 330 sales
  • 2024 $277,750 426 sales
  • 2025 (Jan–Aug) $280,000 325 sales

Source: Medina County Auditor transfer records · 2026-10-01.

Numbers come from Medina County public deed records, filed with the county auditor and open to the public. Residential homes only. Includes for-sale-by-owner and foreclosure sales not tracked through an agent, so figures may run slightly different from what an agent's report shows.

Prices reflect conditions at the time of sale. Economic events like interest rate cycles, pandemic-era demand shifts, and changes in local housing supply can cause year-over-year swings that overstate or understate what the underlying market is actually doing. The trend is useful context, not a final word.

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Median sale price — last 12 months

The median sale price in Medina City was $275,000 last year, based on 479 recorded home sales. Median means the midpoint — half those homes sold for more, half for less. It is more reliable than an average because one very expensive sale cannot pull the number up. Sales ranged from $40,000 to $687,800.

If your budget is near or above this number, most of what sells here is in your range. Below it, homes exist but you are working in the lower half of the market. Use it as a starting point, not a ceiling.

Source: Medina County Auditor — Transfer Records · verified 2026-10-01

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Year-over-year price trend

Median sale prices in Medina City are down approximately 1.3% from the prior 12-month period. One year of movement does not define a neighborhood — check the price history chart below for the longer view.

Prices here have been steady. That works for both sides. Sellers can price with confidence and buyers are not chasing a moving target.

Source: Medina County Auditor — Transfer Records · verified 2026-10-01

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School district

Most addresses in Medina are served by the Medina City School District.

We don't publish school ratings or commentary — visit the district directly for enrollment, programs, and current performance data.

Source: Medina City School District · verified 2026-10-01

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Water and sewer

Medina is served by a municipal water system and public sanitary sewer. Most residential properties connect to both systems. Connection fees or tap-in charges may apply on newly developed or subdivided parcels.

Confirm water and sewer service is active and in good standing before close. Request recent utility bills from the seller to verify there are no past-due balances on the account.

Source: Medina County Sanitary Engineering · verified 2026-10-01

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Estimated annual property taxes

The estimated annual property tax for a typical home in Medina City is around $3,319, based on current county auditor records. Your actual bill will vary depending on exemptions you qualify for and when your home was last assessed.

Most lenders roll property taxes into your monthly mortgage payment through escrow — so your real payment will be higher than just principal and interest. Budget roughly $277 a month for taxes on top of your base loan payment. When comparing two homes at the same price in different areas, the tax rate alone can shift your true monthly cost by hundreds of dollars.

Source: Medina County Auditor — Transfer Records · verified 2026-10-01

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Typical parcel size

The median parcel size for residential sales in Medina City is 0.24 acres. Lots range from under 0.1 acres to more than 8 acres, so the median only tells part of the story. Most properties here are under an acre, which is typical for a city setting.

Ask your agent to filter by lot size early. The range here is wider than the median suggests.

Source: Medina County Auditor — Transfer Records · verified 2026-10-01

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Major roads and highway access

Primary road access in Medina is via US 42, SR 18, SR 3, SR 57, and SR 162. There is no public transit service in this area.

Confirm your typical commute route and drive time before you commit. Rural roads in Medina County can add significant time in winter weather conditions.

Source: Ohio Department of Transportation TIMS · verified 2026-10-01

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Government structure and taxes

Medina is an Ohio city with an elected mayor and city council. The city provides or contracts most public services directly — road maintenance, zoning enforcement, building inspections, and utilities. Medina levies a municipal income tax of 1.75% in addition to Ohio state income tax.

Moving to Medina from an unincorporated township? A municipal income tax will change your net take-home. Moving from another Ohio city? Compare rates — they vary by a full percentage point or more across the county.

Source: Medina City Government / Ohio Department of Taxation · verified 2026-10-01

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Natural gas and utilities

Natural gas service is available throughout most of Medina. Homes connect to the distribution network for heating, cooking, and water heating. Confirm the specific provider for any property you are considering.

Confirm gas service at the specific address — edge parcels near a municipal boundary may not be connected to the distribution line even when neighboring homes are.

Source: Medina County Auditor — Property Records · verified 2026-10-01

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Flood zones

Most of Medina sits in FEMA Zone X, which carries minimal flood risk. As with any property purchase, pull the FEMA Flood Map for the specific address to confirm the designation before you close.

Flood zone designation affects insurance requirements and can affect mortgage terms. A quick address lookup on the FEMA map costs nothing and takes two minutes.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · verified 2026-10-01

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Emergency services

Medina is served by the Medina City Fire Department. Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is located within the city.

If medical response time is a factor for anyone in your household, factor the drive to the nearest emergency room into your due diligence.

Source: Medina City Fire Department / Medina County EMS · verified 2026-10-01

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Broadband and internet

Internet service options vary by address and provider throughout this area. Wired options including cable and fiber are generally available on most residential streets, though coverage and speeds differ by location and provider.

Check the specific property address on the FCC Broadband Map before you close. Provider availability at a neighboring home does not guarantee the same service at the property you are buying.

Source: FCC Broadband Map · verified 2026-10-01

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Local history

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Common questions

What people ask about this neighborhood.

Every answer below names where it came from and the day it was checked. Nothing here is a guess.

Why is Medina Ohio known for bees

The A. I. Root Company was founded in Medina in 1869 by Amos Ives Root, who developed beekeeping equipment including interchangeable removable frames and a honey extractor and started the magazine Gleanings in Bee Culture in 1873. The company turned to candles in the 1920s and is still family run in its fifth generation, with headquarters and a retail store at 623 W Liberty Street.

Source: Root Candles company history · checked 2026-10-01

Can you tour a Victorian house in Medina Ohio

The Medina County Historical Society, established in 1922, operates two house museums in Medina: the 1886 John Smart House at 206 N Elmwood Avenue, which is its headquarters, and the 1890 Shingle Style McDowell-Phillips House at 205 S Prospect Street, added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2025. Both hold open houses from 1 to 4 pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Source: Medina County Historical Society and Ohio History Connection preservation award record · checked 2026-10-01

What is the best park in Medina Ohio

The City of Medina maintains 14 parks on roughly 800 acres with more than 16 miles of biking trails. Splash pads are at Fred Greenwood Park and Ray Mellert Park, and the outdoor community pool is at Memorial Park on E Homestead Street. The parks office is at 785 E Washington Street.

Source: City of Medina Parks and Recreation · checked 2026-10-01

What is the best park in Medina Ohio for kids

Reagan Park covers 226 acres off Weymouth Road and East Reagan Parkway in Medina, with six baseball fields, a football field, basketball courts, sledding hills, a free skate park, a radio controlled car track and 10.5 miles of mountain bike trails. Two rentable pavilions with grills seat 35 to 45 and 65 to 75.

Source: City of Medina Parks and Recreation · checked 2026-10-01

Does Medina Ohio have an indoor pool

The Medina Community Recreation Center at 855 Weymouth Road is run by the City and has a leisure pool, a competition pool, a field house, an indoor track and a fitness room. It is open 5:30 am to 9:00 pm weekdays and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekends, and a day pass is $10 per person for ages 3 and up.

Source: City of Medina Recreation Center · checked 2026-10-01

Are there free concerts in Medina Ohio

The Medina Community Band dates to 1859 and plays free Friday evening concerts at the Uptown Park gazebo on Public Square through the summer, usually beginning in June at 8:00 pm. The gazebo was dedicated in 1975 as a replica of an 1879 bandstand, funded by the Letha E. House Foundation.

Source: Medina Community Band and Beyond the Storefronts local history archive · checked 2026-10-01

When is the Medina Candlelight Walk

The Medina Candlelight Walk is a free three day holiday event on Public Square run by Main Street Medina, set for November 20 to 22, 2026. Friday is the tree and community lighting, Saturday is the parade and fireworks, and Sunday is Santa photos and holiday activities.

Source: Main Street Medina · checked 2026-10-01

When is the Medina farmers market

The Medina Square Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm on Public Square, May 16 through October 10 in 2026, with more than 70 vendors listed by Main Street Medina. It participates in Produce Perks, which matches SNAP and EBT spending up to $25 on fresh produce, and leashed dogs are welcome.

Source: Main Street Medina · checked 2026-10-01

When is the Medina County Fair

The Medina County Fair has been held since 1845 and takes place at the fairgrounds at 720 W Smith Road; the 2026 fair ran August 3 to 9. The grounds are used year round, including a drive through Holiday Lights display that opens in late November and a fall truck and tractor pull.

Source: Medina County Agricultural Society · checked 2026-10-01

What is Castle Noel in Medina Ohio

Castle Noel is an indoor Christmas attraction at 260 S Court Street in Medina, housed in a former church and created by Mark Klaus, open to the public since late 2013. It holds animated department store Christmas window displays, holiday film props and costumes, and a toyland exhibit. Reservations are required during the Christmas season.

Source: Castle Noel · checked 2026-10-01

What school district is Medina Ohio in

Medina City School District covers about 52 square miles including the City of Medina, Medina Township, Montville Township and part of Lafayette Township, with more than 6,200 students. It runs five PK-5 elementaries, two middle schools for grades 6 to 8, Medina High School, Helping Hands Preschool and the Evolve alternative school.

Source: Medina City Schools · checked 2026-10-01

Is a Medina Ohio address always Medina City Schools

No. A Medina, Ohio 44256 mailing address can sit in Medina City Schools, Highland Local or Buckeye Local. Highland Local's offices are at 3880 Ridge Road in Granger Township and Buckeye Local's are at 3044 Columbia Road, both with Medina mailing addresses. The district has to be confirmed at the specific parcel.

Source: Highland Local School District and Buckeye Local School District published office addresses · checked 2026-10-01

What are the hours of the Medina Ohio library

Medina Library, the main branch of the Medina County District Library, is at 210 S Broadway Street, a block from Public Square. It opened in 1907 with funds donated by Franklin Sylvester, was expanded in 1958, 1976 and 2008 to 75,000 square feet, and is open Monday through Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Sunday.

Source: Medina County District Library · checked 2026-10-01

Is there a senior center in Medina Ohio

Medina County Senior and Adult Services operates a senior center at 246 Northland Drive in Medina, open to all county residents, with programming including bingo, billiards, crafts, art and exercise plus monthly day trips. The Aging and Disabilities Resource Center at the same address provides benefits help and Medicare counseling for adults 60 and over and adults 18 and over with disabilities.

Source: Medina County Senior and Adult Services · checked 2026-10-01

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