Downtown, Akron, OH Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ohio and Erie Canal Park
      Boss Park
      Lock 2 Park
      Canal Park
      University of Akron Buchtel Field
      Lock 3 Park
      UA Logo
      Growing Mindz Memorial Garden

      Entertainment

      Old Stone School
      Canal Park
      Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field
      FirstEnergy Stadium
      E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
      Lee R. Jackson Softball Field
      Akron Civic Theatre
      Infocision Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Missing Falls Brewery
      R. Shea Brewing
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
      McDonald's
      Aquaduct Brewing
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Taphouse
      Diamond Delicatessan
      Jimmy John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Ohio.
      Downtown
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Akron
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 4,508, which are 128% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      4,508 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $15,724 which is 69% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $15,72472% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,49151% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      51% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $86,350 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $86,35053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $51346% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      77% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 66% - which is 23% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 95% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      1 total surveys

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