City profile
Akron, OH
Summit County · Population 189,247
Akron is a city in Summit County, OH with about 189,247 residents and a typical home value near $122,000. It is 30 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$122,000
Typical monthly housing
$810
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 53% Democratic / 46% Republican
Community
Population
189,247
Black population
29.4%
County
Summit County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 189,247 residents
- Typical home value about $122,000
- 30 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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