At a Glance
Median Income
$48,544
$29,763 per capita
Home Value
$111,200
Zillow: $134,376
Median Rent
$930/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
901/100K
3,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
252 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Akron residents earn a median household income of $48,544 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,763. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $111,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,376. Median rent is $930/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 901 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 137% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,319/100K. The murder rate is 13.6/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population189,526
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,060/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,544
Per Capita$29,763
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,200
Rent$930
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$134,376
Housing Units93,215
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent901/100K
Property3,319/100K
Murder13.6/100K
Assault630/100K
Burglary852/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days252/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Akron was founded in 1825.
The median home in Akron was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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