Livability Score

68
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Molly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Artisan Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Niko's Sandwich Board
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pulp
Coffee Shop
West Side Bakery
Coffee Shop
Angel FallsCoffeee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Arnone
Coffee Shop
The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Molly Brown's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Flury's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chameleon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Clouds Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
Coffee Shop
Muggswigz Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Attraction
Portage Country Club
Attraction
Akrona Gallery
Art Gallery
Weathervane Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Highland Theater
Cinema
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Attraction
Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
Museum
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
Art Gallery
AFV Bowling
Bowling Alley
Red Fox
Nightclub
Painting with a Twist
Attraction
Akron Zoo
Zoo
Nightlight Cinema
Cinema
Akron Art Museum
Museum
Akron Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cinemark - Cuyahoga Falls
Cinema
Summit Artspace
Theatre Arts
Canal Park
Stadium
Laybourne Field
Stadium
Old Stone School
Museum
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Theatre Arts
Clifford Stadium
Stadium
Lewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) D-
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Robeks
Fast Food
East of Chicago Pizza
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Arnie's
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
The Noisy Oyster
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Gionino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Swenson's
Fast Food
R. Shea Brewing - Merriman Valley
Beverages
R Shea Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Soth Point Tavern
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Quarter Up
Bar
The Getaway Pub
Bar
Larry's Main Entrance
Bar
Silver Spirits
Alcohol
Bourbon Street
Bar
The Dorm
Bar
Big Fish
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Northwest Family Recreation Center
Community Centre
Tru Barres
Gym
Forest Lodge Community Center
Community Centre
Yoga Squared
Gym
House Three Thirty
Community Centre
Fairlawn Swim & Tennis Club
Gym
Balch Street Community Center
Community Centre
Lawton Street Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness Together
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Health & Fitness
Gym
Ed Davis Community Center
Community Centre
Blackmetal Strengthh Training
Gym
Quirk Cultural Center
Community Centre
Yoga Bliss
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
John S. Knight Center
Community Centre
Fairlawn Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Acme Fresh Market No. 1
Grocery Store
Freshway
Grocery Store
The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
El Tule Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Breads
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Poallotta's Pastries
Bakery
Hello Bistro
Health Food
Grandpa's Cheesebarn
Cheese
Giant Eagle Market District
Grocery Store
Sweet Mary's
Bakery
The Bakery at Hattie's Cafe
Bakery
Savealot
Grocery Store
RSVP
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Parks (11) C-
Playgarden
Playground
Summit Metro Parks Treaty Line Area
Park
Hardesty Park
Park
Sand Run Metro Park
Park
Northwest Park
Park
Karona Park
Park
Big Bend Trailhead
Park
Westlake Manor Park
Park
Judith Bear Isroff Park
Park
Hereford Park
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Park
Forest Lodge Park
Park
Braewick Park
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park (North)
Park
Will Christy Park
Park
Shady Park
Park
Canyon Trail Park
Park
Schneider Park
Park
Teagle Park
Park
Memorial Soccer Field / Akron Dog Park
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park
Park
Schumacher Valley Area
Park
Frank Boulevard Park
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park
Park
Wood Park
Park
Shops (5) D-
Anthony Vince Nail Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Pet People
Pets
Salon Lofts
Beauty
carrera
Fashion
Lululemon
Clothing
Speedy iRepair
Electronics
Headwaves
Hairdresser
Milan
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bessay Salon
Hairdresser
Vintage Vault
Furniture
One of a Kind Pets
Pets
Vo Nails
Beauty
Akron Hair Company
Hairdresser
Blimp City Bike & Hike
Bicycle
Nichole Ryan
Hairdresser
Geek to Chic
Furniture
Second Sole
Shoes
Gabe's
Clothing
Big Lots
Department Store
Bella Bronze
Hairdresser
Every Blooming Thing
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northwest Akron.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Botzum
Transit Station
Akron Northside
Transit Station
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Northwest Akron is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C+

Northwest Akron crime rates are 1,700 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,371 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
328 crimes per 100k
C
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employment A+

The median income in Northwest Akron is $91,588 - which is 81% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$91,588
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
DiPiero Family Dental
Dentist
Dietrich Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Summit Dental Group
Dentist
Fire Station #12
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rober Miller Dentist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sand Run Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Akron Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group
Dentist
Akron Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Arsmiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Fairlawn
Clinic
American Red Cross
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Summa Health
Clinic
Dale M. Leonhardt
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Western Reserve Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Northwest Akron home prices are $158,750 - which is 20% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$158,750
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
-4%
D+
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The Northwest Akron graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
56%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
97%
A+
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Aps Preschool
Litchfield Middle School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School
Akron First Academy & Preschool
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
King Elementary School
St Sebastian School
Discovery Montessori School
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Portage Path Community Learning Center
Akron Digital Academy
The Lippman School
Findley Community Learning Center
Case Elementary School
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
I Promise School
Herberich Primary Elementary School
Richardson Elementary School
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Schumacher Community Learning Cent
St Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
St Vincent Depaul Elementary School
Jennings Community Learning Center
Crouse Community Learning Center
High Schools (2) D-
Firestone High School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Akron Digital Academy
Buchtel High School
Towpath Trail High School
St Vincent-St Mary High School
North High School
Akron Early College High School
Akron Stem High School
Cuyahoga Falls High School
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ratings D

Northwest Akron has an overall rating of 56% from 2 reviews.
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Northwest Akron Area Facts

  • Northwest Akron has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Northwest Akron crime rates are 60% lower than the Akron average
  • Cost of living in Northwest Akron is 10% higher than the Akron average
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Northwest Akron? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Playgarden
      Summit Metro Parks Treaty Line Area
      Hardesty Park
      Sand Run Metro Park
      Northwest Park
      Karona Park
      Big Bend Trailhead
      Westlake Manor Park

      Entertainment

      Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
      Portage Country Club
      Akrona Gallery
      Weathervane Playhouse
      Highland Theater
      Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
      Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
      Woodrow Nash Art Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Robeks
      East of Chicago Pizza
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Arby's
      Arnie's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      The Noisy Oyster

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest Akron? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northwest Akron.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
      Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Akron General
      Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Summa
      Akron Children's Hospital
      Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
      Summa Health System - St. Thomas Campus
      Summa Health System – Akron Campus
      Emergency Room - Akron Children's Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Drug Mart
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Akron Health Mart

      Doctors

      Cynthia Koelker
      Northeast Ohio Nephrology Associates
      Akron Children's Hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine at Summa