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Akron, OH

Reminderville is part of the Akron area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Akron

Akron Intermodal Transit Center
Akron Intermodal Transit Center · Photo: Sleepydre (a.k.a. Threeblur0 at en.wikipedia ), Public domain
Akron Art Museum July
Akron Art Museum July · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Akron Art Museum May
Akron Art Museum May · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Akron Civic Theatre and Knight Stage
Akron Civic Theatre and Knight Stage · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Akron Fulton International Airport
Akron Fulton International Airport · Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Backside of the Summit County Courthouse
Backside of the Summit County Courthouse · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Former Goodyear HQ
Former Goodyear HQ · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Goodyear Airdock July
Goodyear Airdock July · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Goodyear Polymer Center
Goodyear Polymer Center · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Goodyear Polymer Center at Sunset
Goodyear Polymer Center at Sunset · Photo: Dillguy9, CC0
Macon construction struct
Ohio & Erie Canalway in downtown Akron, Ohio
Ohio & Erie Canalway in downtown Akron, Ohio · Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Akron
Akron in Ohio
Ohio in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Akron area.

32
grocery stores
194
restaurants
45
coffee shops
189
parks
120
playgrounds
15
libraries
4
movie theaters
11
live theaters
10
museums
22
bookstores
22
gyms
80
bars
23
pharmacies
8
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Akron area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
59 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
111 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 89,813 rented homes in the Akron area, 96% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 49%
$1,000 to $1,499: 37%
$1,500 to $1,999: 9%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Akron area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Ohio

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Ohio DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Ohio voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

16 public school districts in this county, with about 66,373 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Akron City · Akron
20,543 students · 12.6 students per teacher · 48 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Springfield Local · Akron
1,775 students · 17.9 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Manchester Local · Akron
1,278 students · 3 schools · grades K to 12
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District · Stow
5,175 students · 18.9 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hudson City · Hudson
4,614 students · 16.7 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Ohio keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Ohio →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

5 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Akron. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

University of Akron Main Campus · Akron
Public, 4-year · 13,518 students · $12,799 in-state, $17,239 out-of-state
Herzing University-Akron · Akron
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 381 students · $13,420 a year
Kent State University at Kent · Kent (metro)
Public, 4-year · 26,106 students · $11,767 in-state, $20,880 out-of-state
Northeast Ohio Medical University · Rootstown (metro)
Public, 4-year · 1,021 students
Hiram College · Hiram (metro)
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 1,011 students · $26,265 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$242,459
What a typical home sells for across the Akron area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 7% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $93 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 93.4 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 42 min at rush hour
To downtown Cleveland, OH, 37 miles. About 40 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 6.5 miles from the town center. The largest is about 59,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $2,118 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OH. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
8 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
22.5 per 100,000 people a year
121 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. OH average: 19.7 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$71,016
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.54% of home value a year
About $1,540 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.75%
OH's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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