Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Akron.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Akron is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Akron crime rates are 698 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
574 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
123 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Akron is $49,167 - which is 10% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$49,167
F
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
A+
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Akron Mercy Medical Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Akron home prices are $112,800 - which is 15% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$112,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A-

The Akron graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
82%
A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Akron Westfield Elementary School
Akron Westfield Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Akron Westfield Senior High School
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ratings A+

Akron has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Akron? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Akron? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Akron.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Akron a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Akron Mercy Medical Clinic