At a Glance
Median Income
$48,943
$31,112 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $158,508
Median Rent
$794/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
2,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.6% smoking rate
How Barberton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barberton 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
Barberton residents earn a median household income of $48,943 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,112. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% 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 Barberton is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,508. Median rent is $794/month, with 27.7% 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
Barberton reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,117/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Barberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barberton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population24,977
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,769/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,943
Per Capita$31,112
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$794
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$158,508
Housing Units11,975
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property2,117/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation963 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Barberton was founded in 1891.
The median home in Barberton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (7 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.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.