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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Morgan Park
      Firestone Park
      Boss Park
      University of Akron Buchtel Field
      Water Tower Park
      Growing Mindz Memorial Garden
      Saint Marys Stadium
      UA Logo

      Entertainment

      Firestone Stadium
      Infocision Stadium
      Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field
      FirstEnergy Stadium
      Lee R. Jackson Softball Field
      Old Stone School
      Lewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
      E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

      Food & Drink

      Hiachi xpress
      Gionino's Pizzeria
      Church's Chicken
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Taphouse
      Park Place Pub
      McDonald's
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
      Aquaduct Brewing

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Akron? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in South Akron.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Akron? The cost of living in South Akron is 81/100 - which is 12% lower than Ohio.
      South Akron
      81

      19% 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 South Akron? South Akron crime rates are 5,196, which are 163% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,196 per 100k people

      128% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20  

      128% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South Akron? The median income in South Akron is $37,464 which is 26% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $37,46432% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,70944% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      80% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Akron a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      B Housing

      What are South Akron home prices? South Akron home prices are $48,550 - which is 63% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $48,55074% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84011% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Akron have good schools? The South Akron graduation rate is 70% - which is 18% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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