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Akron

#160 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Ohio
  • 540 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 198,314. 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
    198,314

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $81,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $735
    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

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      535.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      111.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      195.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      880.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,378
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      363.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 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
      34%
      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
    $37,533
    National
    $55,322
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    Akron Reviews

    540 reviews
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    Akron is a beautiful city with a lot of interesting history. There are plenty of excellent restaurants in the area, and lots to do! From ice skating or catching a concert at Lock 3 to exploring the Akron Art Museum, locals and visitors alike will never be bored here. The local neighborhoods and the city's architecture are beautiful. The city has grown and improved greatly over the past few years, and anyone would be proud to call Akron home!
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    Good schools, hospitals, and job opportunities. Community support and development is on the rise; resurgence in downtown business ventures. Good AA ball team, impressive polymer development at University of Akron, home of Alcoholics Anonymous, great parks, great entertainment (Blossom Music), and home of Lebron James. Mentioning Lebron is significant because of his dedication to his home town and the academic resources he supplies to kids who might otherwise not get the chance to succeed. In addition, his reputation as a strong family man presents a positive role model and example of the benefits of strong family values.
    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.