Akron Metro Area, OH

Living in the Akron Metro Area

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 23
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 48
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Schools 83
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Residents

704k Population +752 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$677 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Akron Metro Area

United States45
Ohio30

Property Crime in the Akron Metro Area

United States48
Ohio42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 13
Feb 29 2 10
Mar 38 3 8
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 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Akron Metro Area

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding35
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Akron Metro Area, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Akron Metro Area, OH

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Colleges

Colleges near Akron Metro Area, OH

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Hiram College
16 miles, NE
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Walsh University
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Akron Metro Area, OH

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Summa Health System
9 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Akron Metro Area, OH

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