Akron, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 332/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,025 per capita
$75,500 Home Value $135,173 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $869/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Akron, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$30,025 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
73% below
Zillow: $135,173
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
27%
Rent
75%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Akron residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,025. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Akron is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,173. Median rent is $869/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Akron reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 272/100K.

Education

5.9% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akron has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,025
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$869
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$135,173
Housing Units155
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property272/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation641 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Akron was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.