Akron, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,904 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$593 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$619 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 3 12 34
Apr 3 3 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 6 40
Dec 3 18 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Akron High School
<1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Akron Middle School
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Akron Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
12 miles, NW · 1.4star
University at Buffalo
15 miles, W · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Eastern Niagara Hospital
14 miles, N · 1.4star
Medina Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE · 3.2star
United Memorial Medical Center
16 miles, SE · 3.2star
Erie County Medical Center
18 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
101 miles, SE · 1star
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