Sign In Register

Akron, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,133 Population 3,360/sq mi density
$74,360 Median Income $39,891 per capita
$250,400 Home Value $336,820 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,360 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$250,400
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,766
Median year built: 1968

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$250,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$336,820
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

59.9%
Owner-Occupied
40.1%
Renter-Occupied
60%
40%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent: $1,106/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
59.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$250,400
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$336,820

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,106
FMR Studio$900
FMR 1-Bedroom$996
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,225
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,570
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,744

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied59.9%
Renter-Occupied40.1%
Homeownership Rate59.9%
Total Housing Units1,766
Median Year Built1968
Rent Burden26.0%