At a Glance
Median Income
$74,360
$39,891 per capita
Home Value
$250,400
Zillow: $349,854
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $74,360 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,891. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $250,400 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,854. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
17.3% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population4,133
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,360/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,360
Per Capita$39,891
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$349,854
Housing Units1,766
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation522 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Akron was founded in 1884.
The median home in Akron was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.