Akron, OH
Living in Akron
Bikeability
38
Walkability
41
Commute
73
Public Transit
48
Affordability
98
Public Safety
43
Airports
64
Hospitals
78
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Akron, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Akron, OH
St Vincent Depaul Elementary School
0 miles, N
St Vincent-St Mary High School
1 miles, N
St Mary Elementary School
1 miles, S
St Anthony of Padua Elementary School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Akron, OH
University of Akron Main Campus
1 miles, E
Kent State University at Kent
10 miles, NE
Walsh University
16 miles, SE
Malone University
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Akron, OH
Akron Children's Hospital
0 miles, SW
Akron General Medical Center
1 miles, W
Summa Health System
1 miles, E
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
1 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Akron, OH
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
12 miles, S
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
29 miles, NW
Pittsburgh International Airport
79 miles, SE
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
98 miles, NE