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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lawton Cumminty Center Field
      Maple Grove
      Dover Park
      Dover Park
      Stoner/Hawkins Park
      Slosson Park
      Kerr Park
      Aquae Park

      Entertainment

      Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
      Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
      Akron Zoo
      Highland Theater
      Portage Country Club
      Canal Park
      Akrona Gallery
      Akron Civic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Hanini Subs
      Copley Liquor Express
      Sports Drink
      mr Hero
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Rally's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Akron? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in West Akron.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      3% higher 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 West Akron? The cost of living in West Akron is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
      West Akron
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Akron
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Akron? West Akron crime rates are 3,721, which are 102% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      3,721 per 100k people

      76% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27  

      76% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Akron? The median income in West Akron is $49,237 which is 35% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $49,23739% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,89016% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      12% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is West Akron 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 West Akron home prices? West Akron home prices are $146,616 - which is 38% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $146,61655% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24914% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Akron have good schools? The West Akron graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      53% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is West Akron a good place to live? West Akron has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      2 total surveys

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