West Akron, Akron, OH
Living in West Akron
Bikeability43
Walkability37
Commute66
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety53
Airports64
Hospitals78
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-3.9k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black59%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value-$3.7k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$584Median Monthly Rent-$21 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Akron
United States45
Ohio30
Akron Metro Area34
Summit County42
Property Crime in West Akron
United States48
Ohio42
Akron Metro Area52
Summit County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Akron
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Akron, Akron, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Akron, Akron, OH
St Sebastian School
1 miles, N
Our Lady of the Elms School
2 miles, N
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School
2 miles, NE
The Lippman School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Akron, Akron, OH
University of Akron Main Campus
3 miles, E
Kent State University at Kent
13 miles, E
Walsh University
18 miles, SE
Malone University
20 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Akron, Akron, OH
Akron General Medical Center
2 miles, E
Akron Children's Hospital
2 miles, E
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
3 miles, E
Summa Health System
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Akron, Akron, OH
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
13 miles, SE
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
27 miles, NW
Pittsburgh International Airport
81 miles, SE
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
100 miles, NE