At a Glance
Median Income
$45,250
$33,377 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
Zillow: $298,199
Median Rent
$738/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
3,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.5% 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akron a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $298,199. 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.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,935/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,904
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$33,377
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$3,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A
Home Value$197,100
Rent$738
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$298,199
Housing Units1,475
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property3,935/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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