Akron, OH Housing


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The housing market in Akron, Ohio is on the rise. The median value of a home in the city stands at $106,100, which is significantly lower than the US median value of $338,100. Furthermore, over the last year house appreciation in Akron has been 11.28%, higher than the national average of 8.27%. This indicates that demand for housing in Akron is increasing and prices are rising accordingly. With more people choosing to live and work in Akron, this trend seems likely to continue for some time.

The median home cost in Akron is $106,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 81.7%. Home Appreciation in Akron is up 14.6%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Akron real estate is 64 years old
The Rental Market in Akron
- Renters make up 39.9% of the Akron population
- 1.7% of houses and apartments in Akron, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingAkron, OhioUnited States
  93,108.0139,647,020.0
  6742
  $106,100$338,100
  14.6%16.6%
  57.0%57.0%
  81.7%101.1%
  $20.02$10.98
  $1,744$2,690
  44.8%57.4%
  10.3%11.2%
  44.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.7%1.9%
  0.6%0.4%
  0.7%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  0.2%3.6%
  6.6%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.0%2.6%
  5.5%2.4%
  14.1%2.8%
  20.6%3.9%
  17.2%4.5%
  18.2%11.3%
  9.8%13.0%
  7.5%20.1%
  2.5%13.6%
  1.0%8.3%
  1.2%9.7%
  0.3%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  3.4%13.6%
  3.4%13.6%
  5.1%13.6%
  6.0%13.2%
  9.5%14.8%
  5.1%13.6%
  19.2%10.0%
  8.8%4.7%
  33.3%12.2%
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Over 3 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 3 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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