At a Glance
Median Income
$59,479
$27,046 per capita
Home Value
$136,900
Zillow: $205,984
Median Rent
$885/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
1,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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+
2.9 / 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 $59,479 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,046. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $136,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,984. Median rent is $885/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,269/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,061
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,479
Per Capita$27,046
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$885
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$205,984
Housing Units405
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property1,269/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Akron was founded in 1836.
The median home in Akron was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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