At a Glance
Median Income
$43,375
$18,783 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $126,353
Violent Crime
1,195/100K
4,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Akron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Akron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akron a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Akron residents earn a median household income of $43,375 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,783. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 331 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,353. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 1,195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 214% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,007/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,375
Per Capita$18,783
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$126,353
Housing Units173
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,195/100K
Property4,007/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death15,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation132 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute42 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Akron was founded in 1870.
The median home in Akron was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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