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Akron
  • City in Ohio
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Akron

#157 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Akron is a city in Ohio with a population of 191,483. Akron is in Summit County. Living in Akron offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent 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
    191,483
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $87,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $821
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      635.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      91
      40.7
    • Robbery
      89.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      617.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,178.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      419.4
      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
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Akron

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,129
    National
    $69,021
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