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Akron

#161 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Ohio
  • 521 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Akron is a city in Ohio with a population of 198,252. Akron is in Summit County. Living in Akron offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Akron there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Akron and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Akron...
    Population
    198,252

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $80,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $713
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Akron Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      370.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      105.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      200.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,165.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,686.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      382.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Akron

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,223
    National
    $55,322
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    Akron Reviews

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    I love Akron, Ohio! Born and raised only change I would consider is better education and job opportunities! I love the neighborhoods along with my fellow Akronites. Everyone is pretty focused and self driven here. Akron is definitely affordable compared to many other cities in Ohio, I would rank Akron as number 1. Im looking forward to the many things that are going to grow and be pursued in this city as time goes on.
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    Relocated to Akron from the West Coast for work. There are some nice things about the city: housing value is superb, commutes are short, and certain neighborhoods (West Akron) are very picturesque and pleasant to live in. Local parks everywhere, with great walking trails and green spaces. My biggest complaint about the area is that there are very few interesting amenities, and the ones that do exist are very spread out and in odd places (with the exception of microbreweries - these are on the rise in Akron, are centrally located, and are excellent). The area lacks a"beating heart" district for shopping, dining and people watching. Another complaint about Akron is the lack of diversity: there are only two colors (the colors of piano keys), and scarcely an Asian, Hispanic or Indian to be found. As a result, the selection of "ethnic" eateries and grocery stores is terrible compared to more thriving nearby cities like Columbus and Pittsburgh.
    I've lived in Akron for over 30 years. The people are friendly, the commute time is reasonable! It's a smaller city with a big city feel. Nearby Cleveland offers even more sporting cultural and diverse options. There is great cultural diversity in our ever growing and developing city of Akron. There's much to do especially in the park system, eateries and musical and cultural entertainment. We can also brag of being the birth place of Lebron James!