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Living in Highland Square, Akron, OH

Highland Square Area Facts

  • Highland Square has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Square crime rates are 25% lower than the Akron average
  • Cost of living in Highland Square is 3% higher than the Akron average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Teagle Park
      Shady Park
      Will Christy Park
      Hereford Park
      Gale Park
      Shady Park
      Childrens Zoo
      Schneider Park

      Entertainment

      Highland Theater
      Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
      Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
      Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
      Portage Country Club
      Akron Zoo
      Akron Civic Theatre
      Nightlight Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Barmacy
      The Matinee
      Annabell's
      Square
      Ray's Pub
      Mr. Zub's Deli
      Chipotle
      Portage Path Broaster and Mini Mart

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Square? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Highland Square.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Square 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