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Rising Home Values and Shifting Ownership in Warrensville Heights, Ohio: A Decade of Housing Market Evolution
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Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
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Property Value
Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
Warrensville Heights, a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, covering 4.13 square miles southeast of Cleveland, has experienced significant changes in its housing market over the past decade. The city has seen a gradual shift towards a renter-majority population, coupled with a substantial increase in average home prices. This transformation has occurred despite fluctuations in both homeownership rates and housing prices.
The homeownership rate in Warrensville Heights has shown a consistent decline, dropping from 43% in 2013 to 39% in 2022. Simultaneously, the city witnessed a remarkable surge in average home prices, rising from $45,443 in 2013 to $106,257 in 2022, marking a 133.8% increase. The most notable price appreciation occurred between 2020 and 2022, with average home values escalating by 35.8% from $78,262 to $106,257. This rapid increase in home values may have contributed to the declining homeownership rate by making property purchases less accessible to potential buyers.
Federal interest rates have played a role in shaping homeownership trends. From 2013 to 2016, interest rates remained historically low, ranging from 0.09% to 0.4%, which typically encourages home buying. However, Warrensville Heights' homeownership rate continued to decrease during this period, suggesting that local factors may have outweighed national trends. As interest rates began to rise more significantly from 2017 (1%) to 2019 (2.16%), the homeownership rate further declined, reaching 38% by 2019 and remaining stable through 2021.
The renter population in Warrensville Heights has grown from 57% in 2013 to 61% in 2022. Interestingly, average rent prices have not shown a consistent upward trend during this period. The average rent peaked at $902 in 2021 but decreased to $862 in 2022. This fluctuation in rent prices, combined with the increasing renter population, suggests that factors other than cost, such as changes in the job market or preferences for flexibility, may be driving the shift towards renting in the city.
In 2023 and 2024, Warrensville Heights continued to experience growth in average home prices, reaching $113,345 in 2023 and further increasing to $118,867 in 2024. This represents a 6.6% year-over-year increase from 2022 to 2023, and a 4.9% increase from 2023 to 2024. Concurrently, federal interest rates rose significantly to 5.02% in 2023 and 5.33% in 2024, which could potentially impact future home buying activity in the area.
Looking ahead, based on the historical data and recent trends, projections suggest that average home prices in Warrensville Heights may continue to rise over the next five years, albeit at a potentially slower rate due to higher interest rates. If the current trajectory holds, average home prices could potentially reach around $140,000 to $150,000 by 2029. Average rent prices, which have been more volatile, may stabilize or see modest increases, potentially reaching $900 to $950 per month in the same timeframe.
In summary, Warrensville Heights has experienced a shift towards a renter-majority population over the past decade, despite significant appreciation in home values. The city's housing market has shown resilience and growth, particularly in recent years, with average home prices more than doubling since 2013. While rent prices have fluctuated, the overall trend suggests a growing demand for rental properties. These trends, combined with broader economic factors such as interest rates, will likely continue to shape the city's housing landscape in the coming years.
