Here's what it costs to live in Akron, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, while the typical home is valued around $122,000. Households earn a median of $48,076 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 23. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$48,076
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$955
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$122,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$904
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$985
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,268
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,547
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
189,247
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Census ACS
23.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
22
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$895
Per month
Avg Home Value
$149,762
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 44203 | — | $811 | $134,900 |
| ZIP 44221 | — | $981 | $144,000 |
| ZIP 44223 | — | $962 | $190,200 |
| ZIP 44260 | — | $954 | $173,500 |
| ZIP 44278 | — | $964 | $209,000 |
| ZIP 44301 | — | $988 | $93,200 |
| ZIP 44302 | — | $716 | $106,300 |
| ZIP 44303 | — | $864 | $198,400 |
| ZIP 44304 | — | $885 | $56,700 |
| ZIP 44305 | — | $931 | $84,000 |
Showing top 10 of 22 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.5%
The cost of living index for Akron is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Akron is $955 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Akron is $48,076 per year.
The median home value in Akron is $122,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Akron has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 23.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
