At a Glance
Median Income
$59,470
$38,026 per capita
Home Value
$186,500
Zillow: $240,615
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
12.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Akron residents earn a median household income of $59,470 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,026. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,615. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
27.0% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,681
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,470
Per Capita$38,026
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,500
Rent$1,070
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$240,615
Housing Units875
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation4,677 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Akron was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.