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So, The median home value here is around $111,200, which is actually reasonable. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
OK so My partner and I are With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. The park...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 20 years and Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $930 for rent here. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food sc...
Alright, Rent is about $930/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of livin...
Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $930/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Akron sits at 900.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,544 in Akron. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...
Hey, Born and raised here. Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, ...
Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider — Akron sits at 900.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $930 for rent here. Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Honestly, I think it's a grea...
With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Akron sits at 900.5 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Household incomes average around $48,544 in Akron. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $111,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good...
Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...
It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people.
Been meaning to ask this. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Alright, Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2012. Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is higher than I expect...
Hello, Homes are going for about $111,200 on average.
The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $930 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $111,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor are...
Hi all, Born and raised here. Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot i...
Random thought, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development.
Hey everyone, Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $111,200, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...
My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Akron because of lower cost of living. Weather is moderate — about 53F average. Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 14 months ago and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this?
I got a job offer in Akron, OH and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a small city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $700-1100 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know about?...
Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $930/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Akron sits at 900.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is high...
OK so I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $48,544 in Akron. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school ...
I work in education and You can expect to pay around $930 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Hi all, Median household income is $48,544, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $930/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 190K, Akron is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. T...
Random thought, The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather tak...
Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider — Akron sits at 900.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $111,200, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Curious what people think. Born and raised here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective.
OK so The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Is this normal for Akron? TIA!
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