Best industries in Akron right now

Roger H. Oct 3, 2025

Moved here from Boston about 11 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to cost of living but Feel free to reach out with questions..

28 upvotes

peyton_local Sep 24, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Thai.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..

26 upvotes

Oliver Green Sep 16, 2025

bump

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Willow C. Sep 17, 2025

thanks for sharing

4 upvotes

Brooks Robinson Sep 27, 2025

Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely challenging and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Homeless population growing downtown.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.

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