Merriman Valley, Akron, OH Area Guide

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Merriman Valley Area Facts

  • Merriman Valley has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Merriman Valley crime rates are 48% lower than the Akron average
  • Cost of living in Merriman Valley is 7% higher than the Akron average
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Karona Park
      Summit Metro Parks Treaty Line Area
      Big Bend Trailhead
      Cascade Valley Metro Park (North)
      Sand Run Metro Park
      Schumacher Valley Area
      Playgarden
      Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area

      Entertainment

      Weathervane Playhouse
      Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
      Portage Country Club
      Akrona Gallery
      Red Fox
      Cinemark - Cuyahoga Falls
      Laybourne Field
      Highland Theater

      Food & Drink

      Silver Spirits
      The Getaway Pub
      Quarter Up
      Subway
      R Shea Brewing
      R. Shea Brewing - Merriman Valley
      Gionino's Pizzeria
      Brubaker's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Merriman Valley? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Merriman Valley.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merriman Valley? The cost of living in Merriman Valley is 90/100 - which is 2% lower than Ohio.
      Merriman Valley
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Akron
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merriman Valley? Merriman Valley crime rates are 1,959, which are 1% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,959 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Merriman Valley? The median income in Merriman Valley is $54,169 which is 7% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $54,1692% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,56719% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Merriman Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Merriman Valley home prices? Merriman Valley home prices are $128,450 - which is 3% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $128,45030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8906% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Merriman Valley have good schools? The Merriman Valley graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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