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Akron, OH

Aggregated across 16 ZIP codes in Akron.

Population: 228,134 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Akron, OH is $145,076 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $167,548 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,194/month. 72 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$145,076

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$145,076
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$151,813
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$167,548
Median list price
$179,863
Median price per sqft
$113
1-year sale-price change
+10.1%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
877
For-sale inventory
930
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
825
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
359

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,194/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$886/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$952/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,618/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
72
Elementary schools
37
Middle schools
12
High schools
18
Charter schools
17
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Main Preparatory Academy, Akron Career Tech High School, Akron City
Schools include
Main Preparatory Academy, Akron Career Tech High School, Garfield Community Learning Center, McEbright Community Learning Center, Voris Community Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
247
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (2.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.6°F
Average high
63.1°F
Average low
46.2°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Annual snowfall
30.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,421
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,329

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
36
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL, LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-161 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
69.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,350
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
232,747
Average weekly wage
$1,249
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
546

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AkronState medianUS median
Typical home value$145,076$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$167,548$242,250$325,000
Median days on market31 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,194/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,350$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Akron, OH?
$145,076.
What is the median sale price in Akron, OH?
$167,548.
How long do homes take to sell in Akron, OH?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Akron, OH?
Typical rent: $1,194/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Akron, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Akron, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 247 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Akron, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Akron, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Akron, OH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Copley Square Plaza, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Akron, OH?
72 schools (37 elementary, 12 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Akron, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Akron, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Akron, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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