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Akron, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Hale County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
354
Population
513/sq mi density
$43,375
Median Income
$18,783 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$126,353 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,195
Violent Crime/100K
4,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,375 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,195 violent crimes/100K (214% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$80,000
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
45% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
173
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$80,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$126,353
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.9%
Owner-Occupied
5.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $80,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $126,353 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 173 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |