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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 95.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0180°N, 78.4978°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Genesee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").