Akron, OH
Population 189,526 · Akron, OH MSA. Moving to or from Akron? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
189,526
Cost of living (RPP)
93.37
Annual avg temp
52°F
Typical home
$137,894
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $48,544 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $111,200 |
| Median gross rent | $930/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.26 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 93.37 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 96.448, goods 93.628, services 76.785. Source: BEA, Akron, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
52°F
January low
21°F
July high
85°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 32.5". Station: AKRON FULTON INTL AP, OH US (4.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$137,894
ZHVI YoY
+2.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,123/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Akron, OH
Total employment (MSA)
320,810
Median wage (annual)
$45,950
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 39,390 | $41,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 35,340 | $38,160 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 28,050 | $35,310 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 27,940 | $28,550 |
| Production Occupations | 25,300 | $41,600 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Cleveland, OH 38 mi · 49 min Pittsburgh, PA 111 mi · 2h 13m Columbus, OH 125 mi · 2h 22m Toledo, OH 140 mi · 2h 39m Dearborn, MI 182 mi · 3h 35m Ann Arbor, MI 184 mi · 3h 35m Detroit, MI 194 mi · 3h 43m Dayton, OH 195 mi · 3h 45m Warren, MI 202 mi · 3h 56m Sterling Heights, MI 209 mi · 4h 7m