The Akron, OH employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Akron is $21,378, which is 23% lower than than the Ohio average and 28% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $35,240, which is 30% lower than than the Ohio average and 36% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Akron is 7%, which is 49% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Akron is 25% which is 68% higher than than the national average.
