Akron, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Summit County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Akron based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Akron
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 76Income: 32Home Value: 11Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

189,526

2023 ACS

Median Income

$48,544

2023

Median Home Value

$111,200

2023

Median Rent

$930

2023

Median Age

37.2

Unemployment

8.0%

Cost of Living Index

83.7

100 = national avg

Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, with a population of 189,526 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Akron is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Akron is $48,544, and the median home value is $111,200. The cost of living index is 83.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $930 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, and the median age is 37.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

189,526

Male

91,770

48.4%

Female

97,756

51.6%

Median Age

37.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.8%

High School or Higher

38.4%

Foreign Born

6.4%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

29.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.587

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

56.1%

Foreign Born

6.4%

White
56.1%
Black
29.4%
Asian
4.6%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.5%
Other
1.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%

7,695 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,815 (49.6%)
Puerto Rican
1,927 (25.0%)
Cuban
165 (2.1%)
Dominican
114 (1.5%)
Salvadoran
38 (0.5%)
Guatemalan
389 (5.1%)
Colombian
29 (0.4%)
Honduran
369 (4.8%)
Ecuadorian
8 (0.1%)
Peruvian
69 (0.9%)
Other Hispanic
777 (10.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
817 (9.4%)
Chinese
778 (9.0%)
Filipino
287 (3.3%)
Vietnamese
278 (3.2%)
Korean
75 (0.9%)
Japanese
15 (0.2%)
Pakistani
40 (0.5%)
Cambodian
35 (0.4%)
Hmong
75 (0.9%)
Thai
104 (1.2%)
Laotian
331 (3.8%)
Taiwanese
37 (0.4%)
Other Asian
5,816 (67.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
31 (81.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
10 (2.4%)
Other Native American
409 (98.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

178,269

English Only

91.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,233 speakers

Limited English

4.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,233 (2.4%)
Other Indo-European
4,220 (2.4%)
Other Asian
2,513 (1.4%)
Other Languages
946 (0.5%)
Chinese
696 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
569 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
504 (0.3%)
German
348 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
229 (0.1%)
Arabic
193 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.4%

Limited English Proficiency

4.6%

Spanish
53.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
61.1% limited English
Other Asian
61.5% limited English
Other Languages
64.2% limited English
Chinese
52.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
46.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
52.6% limited English
German
6.3% limited English
Vietnamese
65.9% limited English
Arabic
52.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

9,934

5.2% of population

Disability Rate

19.1%

1,902 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$39,067

Unemployment Rate

9.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.7%
Vietnam
28.6%
Korea
3.5%
World War II
2.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.0%
35-54
20.5%
55-64
21.8%
65-74
22.2%
75+
22.4%

Male Veterans

8,809

88.7%

Female Veterans

1,125

11.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$39,067

Non-Veteran Income

$30,534

Difference

$8,533

27.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,902

Without Disability

8,032

Disability Rate

19.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

113,794

#1 Ancestry

German

14.4% (27,300)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.0% (19,044)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.3% (13,850)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
14.4%
Irish
10.0%
English
7.3%
Italian
6.3%
American
3.2%
Sub-Saharan African
2.7%
Polish
2.4%
Scottish
1.8%
Hungarian
1.7%
French
1.6%
Slovak
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%
European
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Dutch
0.7%
Swedish
0.7%
Russian
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Arab
0.6%
British
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

83,854

Family Households

44,038

52.5%

Married Couples

23,907

28.5%

Non-Family Households

39,816

47.5%

Single Mother Households

15,241

18.2%

Single Father Households

4,890

5.8%

Living Alone

32,270

38.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

35,043

In Married Couple

14,139

40.3%

With Single Mother

17,409

49.7%

With Single Father

3,495

10.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,061

Married Couple Income

$84,394

Single Mother Income

$37,494

Single Father Income

$52,630

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,069

Grandparents Responsible

1,323

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$48,544

-34% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,763

-20% vs national

Poverty Rate

22.9%

+68% vs national

Gini Index

0.4651

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.0%

+55% vs national

SNAP Recipients

25.1%

of households

How Akron Compares

Akron vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Akron is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.1%
$25-50K
25.3%
$50-75K
17.6%
$75-100K
12.0%
$100-150K
12.0%
$150-200K
3.9%
$200K+
3.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.0%

+68% vs OH avg

Labor Force

97,205

Employed

89,294

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.2

Work from Home

9.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.7

100 = national avg

-16.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,827

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$87,045

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
87.0
Food
87.1
Transportation
74.2
Healthcare
89.7
Utilities
89.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$985

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,268

per month

The median household income in Akron, OH is $48,544, which is 33.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,763. The poverty rate of 22.9% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4651, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 97,205. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 74.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.7, which is 16.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,827 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$134,000

Median List Price

$140,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$108

Days on Market

51

Active Inventory

418

Months of Supply

2.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$131,832

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,129

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

25.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

31.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
25.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
31.0%
Listings with Price Drops
22.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 13.3%List Price โ†‘ 7.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

155

New Listings

178

Pending Sales

197

Homes Sold โ†“ 33.2%New Listings โ†“ 24.9%Pending โ†“ 33.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$108

Median List $/SF

$112

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 6.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Akron, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Akron, OH metro area, home prices have risen 346.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 75.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 91.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 15.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Akron, OH housing market rather than Akron alone.

40yr โ†‘ 346.7%20yr โ†‘ 75.7%10yr โ†‘ 91.5%5yr โ†‘ 57.8%2yr โ†‘ 15.1%Q3 1976 โ†’ Q2 2025

Metro area: Akron, OH

Akron vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Akron is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$111,200

Median Rent

$930

Total Housing Units

93,503

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Owner Occupied

50.8%

Renter Occupied

49.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,888

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$865

Housing Types

Single Family
71.1%
Multi-Family
28.6%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,888

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.70%

of home value

Median Home Value

$111,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,413

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,888) by the median home value ($111,200). In Akron, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.70%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Akron, OH is $134,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 25.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $108. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,129/month. About 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 93,503 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,888. The effective tax rate is 1.70%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

8.20

per 1,000 residents

+216% vs national

Property Crime Rate

29.55

per 1,000 residents

+72% vs national

Total Crimes

7,106

2024

Violent Clearance

18%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

+4.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Akron Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Akron vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Akron is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 32.3%Property โ†“ 33.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Akron police solve 29% of murder cases but only 1% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent240.1329.2%
RapeViolent2131.131.4%
RobberyViolent1550.8216.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,1526.1221.0%
BurglaryProperty7143.799.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,07121.635.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7774.133.9%

Akron, OH reported 1,544 violent crimes and 5,562 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 residents is 215.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 18% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,071 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 45.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,5445,5628.2029.55
20231,4745,6227.8529.95
20221,5696,5408.3234.69
20211,6636,5368.5033.40
20201,8247,0599.2435.75
20191,7826,5689.0133.19
20181,7197,2438.7036.64
20171,3928,4117.0542.61
20161,2918,6436.5443.82
20151,2258,7236.2044.15

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

38.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

81.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

14

Public Assistance

$17.9M

Individual Assistance

$10.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $17.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$12.9M$5.6M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropicโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$1.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004$1.2M$1.3M
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$52Kโ€”
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoAug 2003$2.5M$3.9M
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormNov 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1992โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line โ€ฆ โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$717
Hurricane Ian โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

814

Total Claims Paid

$12,983,947

Avg Claim Payout

$15,951

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

18

Federal Funding

$5,181,548

Properties Protected

60

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.64

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine13$2,646,808
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$120,500
90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$0
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land1$121,520
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$24,600

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Akron has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 814 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,883,462 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,745,475 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.7%

6.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.0%

3.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.5%

4.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.2%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.0%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

24.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.6%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

17.5%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Akron has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Akron Children'S Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Akron Children'S HospitalIn cityChildrensโ€”โ€”
Akron General Medical Center1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5โ€”
Summa Western Reserve Hospital6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Assurance Health Hudson Llc12.0 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

20

Pop. Served

3,893

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BRIGHTWOOD MANOR MHP4200
FAIRLANE WATER CO.3540
DIAMOND POINT2500
DESOTO VILLAGE MHP2480
HIGH ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK2480
FIRELANDS MANOR MHP PWS2350
FORTY CORNERS MOBILE VILLAGE2250
PEBBLE CREEK CONVALESCENT CENTER2250
COUNTRY LIFE FAMILY PARK2150
INVERNESS PARK2000
OAKWOOD CROSSING MHP2000
FRANKS MOBILE HOME PARK1640
WILLOW REST TRAILER PARK1550
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LA1430
AVON MOBILE HOME PARK1380
INTERVAL BROTHERHOOD HOME1361
WESTERN RESERVE VILLAGE1201
MAYFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK1000
ORANGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK670
TOP O HILL MHP PWS500

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total COโ‚‚e

187.7K MT

Top Emitter

FirstEnergy Substation Group

80.3K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
FirstEnergy Substation Group
Firstenergy Corp
Other80,315
CARGILL INC SALT DIV
Cargill Inc
Other44,838
City of Akron Steam Generating
City Of Akron Ohio
Power Plants41,771
HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICAS, LLC
Huntsman Corp
Other19,234
AKRON REGIONAL LANDFILL *
Waste Management Inc
Waste1,533

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 20 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 187.7K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

74.3%

-6% vs national

Public Transit

2.2%

+140% vs national

Work From Home

9.6%

+3% vs national

Carpool

10.9%

Walk / Bike

1.8%

combined

How Akron's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

22

2023

6-Year Avg

22

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

6

Nighttime

14

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232222060
20221720030
20212325031
202028291140
20191517862
201816211210

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Akron, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 74.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.6% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 2.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.9% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 22 traffic fatalities from 22 fatal crashes. 6 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.2%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

83,854

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.9%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.5%
No Internet Access
9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.0%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
86.6%
Desktop / Laptop
70.0%
Tablet
55.1%
Smartphone Only
15.0%
No Computer
7.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-21% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-28% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-5% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Akron vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

20

Population Served

3,893

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BRIGHTWOOD MANOR MHPCommunityGround water4200
FAIRLANE WATER CO.CommunityGround water3540
DIAMOND POINTCommunityGround water2500
DESOTO VILLAGE MHPCommunityGround water2480
HIGH ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2480
FIRELANDS MANOR MHP PWSCommunityPurchased surface water2350
FORTY CORNERS MOBILE VILLAGECommunityGround water2250
PEBBLE CREEK CONVALESCENT CENTERCommunityGround water2250
COUNTRY LIFE FAMILY PARKCommunityGround water2150
INVERNESS PARKCommunityGround water2000
OAKWOOD CROSSING MHPCommunityGround water2000
FRANKS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1640
WILLOW REST TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water1550
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LACommunityGround water1430
AVON MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1380
INTERVAL BROTHERHOOD HOMECommunityGround water1361
WESTERN RESERVE VILLAGECommunityGround water1201
MAYFIELD MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1000
ORANGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water670
TOP O HILL MHP PWSCommunityGround water500

87.7% of households in Akron have broadband internet access. 74.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 15.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 20 water systems, providing water to 3,893 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Akron is located in Summit County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Akron.

Election Overview

Source: Summit County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

145,005

53.0%

GOP Votes

125,910

46.1%

Total Votes

273,413

Margin

D+7.0%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+7.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024145,005125,910273,41353.0%46.1%D+7.0
2020151,668124,833280,47354.1%44.5%D+9.6
2016129,922109,531249,93752.0%43.8%D+8.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Summit County recorded 273,413 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.0% of the vote compared to 46.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+7.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Summit County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: akronohio.gov

Submit a public records request to Akron โ€” Public records requests are handled via email. Police records requests have a separate email address..

Source: akronohio.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,248

Total Assets

$7.8B

Total Income

$6.2B

Per 10K Residents

65.8

nonprofits

+54.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

164

Median Assets

$458K

Oldest Active

1928

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
147
Human Services
127
Education
126
Philanthropy
76
Arts & Culture
69
Recreation & Sports
63
Housing & Shelter
43
Health Care
37
Youth Development
37
Community Improvement
37
Mental Health
32
Animal-Related
21
Public Benefit
19
Crime & Legal
17
Food & Agriculture
13
Voluntary Health
12
Environment
11
Employment
8
International
8
Civil Rights
5
Unknown
5
Science & Tech
4
Public Safety
3
Medical Research
2
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
83.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $6.5B of $7.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Akron

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRONHealth Care$2.5B$2.7B1937
SUMMA HEALTH GROUP RETURNโ€”$1.9B$1.7B2011
SUMMA HEALTHHealth Care$978.6M$454.2M2011
AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$305.5M$141.9M1960
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON FOUNDATIONEducation$277.3M$46.9M1966
AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$168.2M$32.1M1971
GAR FOUNDATIONโ€”$152.8M$61.0M1967
FIRSTENERGY FOUNDATIONโ€”$124.9M$16.2M1963
AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARKAnimal-Related$102.7M$31.8M1952
AKRON ART MUSEUMArts & Culture$65.7M$11.1M1943
AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANKFood & Agriculture$46.3M$65.9M1982
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AKRON OHIOHuman Services$41.6M$18.8M1934
CARL J AND MARGOT A JOHNSON FOUNDATIONโ€”$40.2M$9.0M1992
EAST AKRON NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$39.1M$8.3M1982
CHILD DIMENSIONS INSURANCE COMPANYMutual Benefit$37.4M$13.1M1989
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AKRONHousing & Shelter$36.5M$6.8M1971
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INCMental Health$32.7M$37.9M1969
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON INCโ€”$31.3M$33.1M1938
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIOHealth Care$31.1M$59.0M1970
SUMMIT ACADEMY MANAGEMENTEducation$28.8M$46.8M2002
ORIANA SERVICES INCCrime & Legal$28.2M$3.3M1998
JEWISH COMMUNITY BOARD OF AKRON INCPhilanthropy$27.3M$4.7M2000
ORIANA HOUSE INCCrime & Legal$26.7M$74.8M1982
THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$25.5M$8.5M2006
COMMUNITY HALL FOUNDATION PROGRAM ENDOWMENTCommunity Improvement$25.1M$12.5M1965
STAN HYWET HALL AND GARDENS FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$24.7M$8.4M1999
ST VINCENT ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATIONEducation$24.6M$2.0M2003
BERLIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$24.2M$567K1991
VILLAGE OF ST EDWARD AT GREENHousing & Shelter$22.8M$8.4M2016
UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINAPhilanthropy$16.9M$17.5M1975
HOBAN TRUST FUND INCโ€”$16.0M$1.1M1977
COMMUNITY DRUG BOARD INCโ€”$15.4M$15.0M1977
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SERVICES INCCrime & Legal$15.0M$13.3M1954
HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.3M$2.4M2000
STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS INCArts & Culture$14.1M$7.3M1958
WELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$13.9M$6.9M2017
M G ONEIL FOUNDATIONโ€”$13.2M$3.8M1954
WESTERN RESERVE COMMUNITY FUND INCCommunity Improvement$12.7M$2.5M2019
AKRON-CATON REGIONAL FOODBANK ENDOWMENTFood & Agriculture$12.7M$2.0M1999
UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES INCโ€”$12.3M$9.0M1983
LEHNER FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$12.0M$4.0M1990
HOPE AND HEALING SURVIVOR RESOURCEHuman Services$11.9M$5.1M1978
TOWPATH TRAIL HIGH SCHOOLEducation$11.8M$10.0M2003
OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY COALITIONArts & Culture$11.4M$39.0M1990
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON RESEARCH FOUNDATIONEducation$11.2M$2.8M2003
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SUMMIT COUNTY INCโ€”$10.9M$13.3M1987
AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCYโ€”$10.7M$25.9M1966
BLICK ENTERPRISE INCHuman Services$10.1M$297K2025
CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONSHuman Services$9.6M$9.9M1949
WELTY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.4M$2.3M2000

Akron, OH has 1,248 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $7.8B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 147 organizations. 164 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 65.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1928.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,987

Total Approved

$471.1M

Jobs Supported

18,201

Per 10K Residents

104.8

SBA loans

+40.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

106

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

867 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

1,863

Total Amount

$418.5M

Avg Loan

$224,642

Median Loan

$73,200

SBA Guaranteed

$299.3M(72%)

Jobs Supported

15,955

5046% of all loans

Loans

124

Total Amount

$52.6M

Avg Loan

$424,032

Median Loan

$290,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

444

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$147.8M

31% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$332,840

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction249 loans
NAICS 23
$44.8M
Accommodation & Food Services225 loans
NAICS 72
$80.5M
Professional & Technical Services185 loans
NAICS 54
$41.9M
Other Services176 loans
NAICS 81
$29.4M
Manufacturing149 loans
NAICS 33
$66.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Brok Products Llc2$8.5M
The Cotter Merchandise Storage Company4$5.6M
Hilltop Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
American Utility Processing Llc1$5.0M
Omkara Hospitality Ltd.1$5.0M
Sliker Road Enterprises Llc2$4.9M
Involta, Llc1$4.5M
Altera Polymers Llc1$4.5M
Mickunas Llc2$4.4M
Marathon Fitness of Copley Llc1$4.0M

Akron, OH has received 1,987 SBA loans totaling $471.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,863 loans (94% of the total), supporting 15,955 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 124 loans totaling $52.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Akron is The Huntington National Bank with 867 loans. That works out to 104.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

26

Total Population

423,338

Avg Median Income

-$25,580,659

Avg Home Value

-$25,476,883

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4420338,705$59,124$148,300$83235.0
442169,461$96,321$214,000$77423.5
4422129,342$61,893$160,400$1,0266.4
4422318,373$89,046$202,600$1,05614.8
4422438,512$91,096$243,500$1,19020.4
442501,604$54,094$103,000$1,1100.7
442625,019$75,089$223,800N/A2.7
4427818,602$91,670$225,300$1,03014.6
4430114,081$52,134$103,400$9903.6
443025,302$45,323$112,200$7580.9
443037,721$72,045$213,600$8962.1
443043,669$35,946$70,500$9581.3
4430520,570$55,909$89,900$9746.7
4430620,986$41,105$77,500$9018.3
443076,336$28,802$75,700$8021.9
443081,261$15,473$433,300$7330.5
4431024,420$38,912$91,400$9256.2
443117,580$23,857$64,000$7901.9
4431230,739$64,542$142,100$99418.9
4431327,680$76,404$216,200$1,04113.5
4431417,292$47,358$83,000$9244.4
4431921,469$74,781$188,400$1,08119.0
4432018,134$40,013$102,600$91510.0
4432115,743$119,282$320,400$1,42314.6
44325853N/AN/AN/A0.3
4433319,884$119,313$362,600$1,23228.4

Akron, OH has 26 ZIP codes with a combined population of 423,338. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$25,580,659. The average median home value is -$25,476,883. The average median monthly rent is -$51,281,153.

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