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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 $121,829 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
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, 0.7% 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: $121,829
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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)

Income
77%
Home Value
27%
Rent
75%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
19%
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 0.7% (81% 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 $121,829. 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 1,070/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,025
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$869
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$121,829
Housing Units155
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,070/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary267/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.