Summit County, Ohio
Akron Real Estate and Local Guide
Akron is the fifth-most populous city in Ohio and the seat of Summit County, an established industrial city known historically for rubber and polymer manufacturing.
Living in Akron
Historically known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" for its tire and rubber industry. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Akron
- About 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a substantial share of renters alongside homeowners.
- The median home value is about $111,200, among the more affordable in the metro Detroit-to-Akron corridor.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Akron home
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Tudor Revival estate of Goodyear co-founder F.A. Seiberling and one of the largest historic houses in the United States
Akron Art Museum
Museum of art from 1850 onward, expanded with a Coop Himmelblau-designed addition in 2007
Lock 3
Downtown Ohio and Erie Canal lock site converted into an outdoor entertainment and event space
Summit Metro Parks
Regional park district serving Akron and Summit County with numerous parks and trails
Akron areas to know
Highland Square
Walkable neighborhood district that hosts the annual Art in the Square festival
Goodyear Heights
Neighborhood developed by Goodyear president F.A. Seiberling for company employees