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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Molly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Artisan Coffee
Coffee Shop
Molly Brown's
Coffee Shop
Niko's Sandwich Board
Coffee Shop
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pulp
Coffee Shop
West Side Bakery
Coffee Shop
Flury's
Coffee Shop
Angel FallsCoffeee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Arnone
Coffee Shop
Yada Yada Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chameleon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Weathervane Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Portage Country Club
Attraction
Akrona Gallery
Art Gallery
Red Fox
Nightclub
Cinemark - Cuyahoga Falls
Cinema
Laybourne Field
Stadium
Highland Theater
Cinema
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Attraction
Clifford Stadium
Stadium
AFV Bowling
Bowling Alley
Painting with a Twist
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Falls Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Stadium
Porthouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
Museum
Nightlight Cinema
Cinema
Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society
Museum
Blossom Music Center
Theatre Arts
Akron Zoo
Zoo
Akron Art Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) A+
Silver Spirits
Alcohol
The Getaway Pub
Bar
Quarter Up
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
R Shea Brewing
Bar
R. Shea Brewing - Merriman Valley
Beverages
Gionino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Brubaker's
Bar
Bourbon Street
Bar
The Noisy Oyster
Bar
Johnny J's Pub & Grille
Bar
Big Fish
Bar
Mickey's In the Valley
Bar
The Dorm
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chen Garden
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips
Fast Food
Lacci's Place
Fast Food
Domenic's Pub
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Tru Barres
Gym
Northwest Family Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Blackmetal Strengthh Training
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Forest Lodge Community Center
Community Centre
Quirk Cultural Center
Community Centre
Yoga Squared
Gym
House Three Thirty
Community Centre
Fitness Together
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Fairlawn Swim & Tennis Club
Gym
Health & Fitness
Gym
Balch Street Community Center
Community Centre
Yoga Bliss
Gym
Lawton Street Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Freshway
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme Fresh Market No. 1
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Poallotta's Pastries
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle Market District
Grocery Store
The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Breads
Bakery
Krieger's
Grocery Store
Savealot
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Grandpa's Cheesebarn
Cheese
Hello Bistro
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
El Tule Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Karona Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Summit Metro Parks Treaty Line Area
Park
Big Bend Trailhead
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park (North)
Park
Sand Run Metro Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Schumacher Valley Area
Park
Playgarden
Playground
Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park
Park
Valley Vista Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Canyon Trail Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cascade Valley Metro Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Northwest Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
Bella Bronze
Hairdresser
Second Sole
Shoes
Blimp City Bike & Hike
Bicycle
Bessay Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Anthony Vince Nail Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Pet People
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Shoe Horn
Shoes
Salon Lofts
Beauty
Chirisian James Salon
Hairdresser
LT Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Hop-In
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Lululemon
Clothing
carrera
Fashion
Lori's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Wheel and Wrench
Bicycle
Falls Wheel & Wrench Bike Shop
Bicycle
One of a Kind Pets
Pets
Metro
Electronics
The Hourglass Boutique
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University Of Ohio Akron (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Highland Square (A+)

4. Wallhaven (A)

5. West Akron (B+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Merriman Valley.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Botzum
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Akron Northside
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Goodyear Heights (A+)

2. South Akron (A+)

3. Elizabeth Park Valley (B)

4. Ellet (B-)

5. Chapel Hill (B-)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Merriman Valley is 90/100 - which is 2% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Highland Square (A+)

2. Ellet (A+)

3. Merriman Valley (A+)

4. Wallhaven (A+)

5. Northwest Akron (A+)

crime C+

Merriman Valley 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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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Fairlawn Heights (C+)

2. Merriman Valley (C+)

3. Northwest Akron (C+)

4. Wallhaven (C-)

5. Highland Square (F)

employment C

The median income in Merriman Valley is $54,169 - which is 7% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$54,169 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Northwest Akron (A+)

2. Fairlawn Heights (A+)

3. Wallhaven (B+)

4. Merriman Valley (C)

5. Goodyear Heights (D+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DiPiero Family Dental
Dentist
Valley Dental
Dentist
Western Reserve Hospital
Hospital
Acme Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jonna Kleckner
Dentist
Northeast Ohio Women's Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Summit Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station #12
Fire Station
Dietrich Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rober Miller Dentist
Dentist
Sand Run Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arsmiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Kenneth G Hudak DDS
Dentist
Akron Fire Station #9
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
American Red Cross
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Fairlawn Heights (A+)

2. Merriman Valley (A+)

3. Elizabeth Park Valley (A+)

4. Firestone Park (A+)

5. Highland Square (A+)

housing A+

Merriman Valley home prices are $128,450 - which is 3% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$128,450 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Hill (A+)

2. Wallhaven (A+)

3. Elizabeth Park Valley (A+)

4. University Of Ohio Akron (A+)

5. Merriman Valley (A+)

schools D+

The Merriman Valley graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Aps Preschool
Litchfield Middle School
Richardson Elementary School
King Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School
Akron First Academy & Preschool
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Bolich Middle School
Woodridge Primary Elementary School
Summit Christian School
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
St Sebastian School
Akron Digital Academy
Portage Path Community Learning Center
Findley Community Learning Center
Discovery Montessori School
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Herberich Primary Elementary School
Redeemer Christian School
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
Jennings Community Learning Center
St Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
Case Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Firestone High School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Akron Digital Academy
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Cuyahoga Falls High School
Towpath Trail High School
North High School
St Vincent-St Mary High School
Buchtel High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Northwest Akron (A)

2. Highland Square (B-)

3. Downtown (B-)

4. Wallhaven (C+)

5. Lane-Wooster (C+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Wallhaven (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. North Hill (A+)

4. Highland Square (A-)

5. Ellet (A-)

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  • Merriman Valley has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Merriman Valley crime rates are 60% 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
      Unknown Name
      Summit Metro Parks Treaty Line Area
      Big Bend Trailhead
      Cascade Valley Metro Park (North)
      Sand Run Metro Park
      Unknown Name
      Schumacher Valley Area

      Entertainment

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

      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 1,700, which are 18% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,700 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Merriman Valley a good place to live? Merriman Valley has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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