Living in Akron, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Akron · Census data 2020–2024
Akron has 2,897 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $44,935 (48% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $207,000, the median rent is $739/month.
Akron at a glance
- Population
- 2,897
- Median age
- 53State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $44,935State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $207,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $739/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Akron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Akron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Akron the median home value is $207,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
Akron median household income
The median household income in Akron is $44,935 and the income per person is $35,474. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Akron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,625
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.84
Akron demographics
- Population
- 2,897
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 1,575
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Akron ›
Education in Akron
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Akron have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Akron
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Akron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 2,897 | $44,935 | $207,000 | $739 |
| Clarence | 2,673 | $88,269 | $338,800 | $650 |
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Clarence Center | 2,432 | $143,344 | $460,000 | — |
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Rapids | 1,655 | $121,875 | $294,700 | — |
| Town Line | 2,229 | $78,393 | $257,300 | — |
| Harris Hill | 6,069 | $100,881 | $322,600 | $1,734 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in Akron, NY?
The median household income in Akron is $44,935, 48% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Akron?
The median home value in Akron is $207,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Akron?
The median gross rent in Akron is $739 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Akron, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Akron?
The median age in Akron is 53 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Akron?
The average commute to work in Akron is 27 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Akron?
The unemployment rate in Akron is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Akron?
28.7% of adults in Akron have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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