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Akron is a mid-sized city of 190,273 in Ohio, with a median household income of $46,596
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Akron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, 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: 92.8
Akron's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Akron costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Akron, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$887
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,596
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Akron's violent crime rate is 820.3 per 100,000 residents
— 116% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
820.3 /100k
Property Crime
2955.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Akron is served primarily by Akron City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Akron, OH
National Avg
School District
Akron City
—
Elementary Schools
25
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Akron sees average highs of 36.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 32.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Akron's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Akron roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,700 and median rent is $887/month.
Akron's violent crime rate is 820.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2955.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Akron are operated by Akron City.
The district has 25 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Akron, OH has a population of 190,273, a median household income of $46,596, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Akron averages 36.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.5 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Akron, OH is covered by 14 ZIP codes: 44313, 44306, 44305, 44320, 44310, 44314, 44301, 44303, 44307, 44311, 44304, 44302, 44308, 44325.
The population of Akron, Ohio is 190,273 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Akron: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $99,700, median household income $46,596, crime index 186 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
