Life in Akron research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Akron over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Akron:
The population in Akron is 189,526.
The median home value in Akron is $136,531.
The median income in Akron is $48,544.
The cost of living in Akron is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Akron is $930.
The unemployment rate in Akron is 8.0%.
The poverty rate in Akron is 22.9%.
The average high in Akron is 59.3° and the average low is 41.6°.
Crime in Akron summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Akron. Key points include:
There were 7,106 total crimes in Akron in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Akron is 3,775.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Akron is 820.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Akron is 2,955.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Akron is 78.15% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Akron / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,106 | 3,775.3 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,544 | 820.3 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 24 | 12.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 155 | 82.3 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,152 | 612.0 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,562 | 2,955.0 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 714 | 379.3 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 4,071 | 2,162.9 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 777 | 412.8 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Akron summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Akron. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Akron is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Akron is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Akron is $136,531.
The median income in Akron is $48,544.
| Living Expense | Akron | Ohio | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
The average high in Akron is 59.3° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 76.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.0 inches of precipitation each year with 42.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Akron |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.7 |
The current population in Akron is 189,526. The population has decreased -6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189,526 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 190,273 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 191,483 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 197,375 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 198,051 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 198,314 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 198,252 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 198,508 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 198,329 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 198,492 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 199,038 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 199,955 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 201,111 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 202,814 | - |
54.9% White with 104,126 White residents.
29.1% African American with 55,219 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 151 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 8,674 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 931 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 12,694 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 7,700 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Akron | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 76.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 29.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 4.6% | 19.0% |
Akron is 51.6% female with 97,756 female residents.
Akron is 48.4% male with 91,770 male residents.
| Gender | Akron | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Akron completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Akron completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Akron completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Akron completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Akron completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Akron completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Akron completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Akron completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Akron completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Akron | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
8.4% of households in Akron earn Less than $10,000.
7.1% of households in Akron earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Akron earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.1% of households in Akron earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.2% of households in Akron earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Akron earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Akron earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Akron earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Akron earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Akron earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Akron | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 8.5% | 12.6% |