Akron, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Genesee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,904 Population 1,438/sq mi density
$45,250 Median Income $33,377 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $326,675 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Akron, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,250
40% below
$33,377 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
30% below
Zillow: $326,675
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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
60%
Home Value
70%
Rent
63%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $45,250 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,377. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,510 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Akron is $197,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,675. Median rent is $738/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

24.9% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akron has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,904
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$33,377
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$3,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A
Home Value$197,100
Rent$738
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$326,675
Housing Units1,475
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation681 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Akron was founded in 1829.
The median home in Akron was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.