What are the schools like in Akron, NY?

Akron is served primarily by AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Akron?

The median household income in Akron, NY is $48,289 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Akron, NY?

Akron has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 95.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Akron, NY affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Akron is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,300 and the median rent is $787 per month.

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

Akron has a violent crime rate of 238.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1352.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Akron, NY a Good Place to Live?

Akron is a small town of 2,911 in New York, with a median household income of $48,289 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Akron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 94.4

Akron's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Akron costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Akron, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$787	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,289	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Akron's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.6 /100k

Property Crime

1352.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Akron is served primarily by AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Akron, NY	National Avg
School District	AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Akron sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 95.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Akron, NY
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	95.4"

Demographics

Metric	Akron, NY	National Avg
Population	2,911	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Akron

Akron, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akron, NY affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Akron roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,300 and median rent is $787/month.

What is the crime rate in Akron, NY?

Akron's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Akron?

Public schools in Akron are operated by AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Akron, NY a good place to live?

Akron, NY has a population of 2,911, a median household income of $48,289, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 95.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Akron?

Akron, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14001.

What is the population of Akron?

The population of Akron, New York is 2,911 with a median age of 45.2. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $182,300, median household income $48,289, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.