What are the schools like in Akron, AL?

School district data for Akron is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Akron?

The median household income in Akron, AL is $53,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Akron, AL?

Akron has an average high temperature of 56.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches.

Akron, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Akron, AL affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Akron is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $59,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Akron, AL?

Crime rate data for Akron is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Akron, AL a Good Place to Live?

Akron is a small town of 310 in Alabama, with a median household income of $53,929 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Akron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Akron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Akron city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Akron's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Akron costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Akron, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$59,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Akron is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Akron, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Akron sees average highs of 56.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 56.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Akron, AL
Average High — January	56.4°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Akron, AL	National Avg
Population	310	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	19.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	71.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eutaw, AL 10 mi Moundville, AL 10 mi Union, AL 12 mi Greensboro, AL 15 mi Forkland, AL 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Akron

Akron, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35441

Akron vs Other Cities

Akron, AL vs Eutaw, AL Akron, AL vs Moundville, AL Akron, AL vs Union, AL Akron, AL vs Greensboro, AL Akron, AL vs Forkland, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akron, AL affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Akron roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $59,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Akron, AL?

Crime data for Akron is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Akron?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Akron, AL a good place to live?

Akron, AL has a population of 310, a median household income of $53,929, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Akron?

Akron averages 56.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Akron?

Akron, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35441.

What is the population of Akron?

The population of Akron, Alabama is 310 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Akron?

Key numbers for living in Akron: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $59,300, median household income $53,929. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Akron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.