Akron, OH

Living in Akron

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 41
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 50
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Schools 29
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Residents

198k Population -4.8k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black30%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value -$9.4k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$617 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Akron

United States45
Ohio30
Akron Metro Area34
Summit County42

Property Crime in Akron

United States48
Ohio42
Akron Metro Area52
Summit County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%

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 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 3 2
Dec 31 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Akron

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Akron, OH

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Akron, OH

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Colleges

Colleges near Akron, OH

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Walsh University
16 miles, SE
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Malone University
19 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Akron, OH

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Summa Health System
1 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Akron, OH

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