Livability Score

74
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Diana Coffee
Coffee Shop
Muggswigz Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Clouds Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chameleon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Compass Coffee
Coffee Shop
A Walk in the Park Cafe
Coffee Shop
Angel FallsCoffeee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lil' Bit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rewind Virtual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
The Beanhead Brothers
Coffee Shop
Molly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Artisan Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Old Stone School
Museum
Canal Park
Stadium
Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field
Stadium
FirstEnergy Stadium
Stadium
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Theatre Arts
Lee R. Jackson Softball Field
Stadium
Akron Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Infocision Stadium
Stadium
Lewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Akron Art Museum
Museum
Summit Artspace
Theatre Arts
Akron Zoo
Zoo
Nightlight Cinema
Cinema
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Attraction
Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
Museum
Firestone Stadium
Stadium
Highland Theater
Cinema
Goodyear Theater
Theatre Arts
Rialto Theater
Theatre Arts
North American Indian Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Portage Country Club
Attraction
Linda Theatre
Cinema
The Vortex
Nightclub
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) A+
Missing Falls Brewery
Bar
R. Shea Brewing
Bar
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Aquaduct Brewing
Beverages
Thirsty Dog Brewing Taphouse
Bar
Diamond Delicatessan
Deli
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Perfect Pour Akron
Bar
DaVinci's Pizza
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
69 Taps
Bar
Tear-Ez
Bar
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Panda
Fast Food
Pulp
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bubbles & Puffles
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Barley House
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Student Recreation & Wellness Center
Gym
John S. Knight Center
Community Centre
Balch Street Community Center
Community Centre
Summit Lake Community Center
Community Centre
REACH Opportunity Center
Community Centre
Ed Davis Community Center
Community Centre
Rockmill
Gym
House Three Thirty
Community Centre
Firestone Park Community Center
Community Centre
Yoga Squared
Gym
Lawton Street Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Kenmore Senior Community Center
Community Centre
Reservoir Park Community Center
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Forest Lodge Community Center
Community Centre
Max Life Training
Gym
Best Life Dance Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Get Skinny Girl
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Aldi's
Grocery Store
The Bakery at Hattie's Cafe
Bakery
Sweet Mary's
Bakery
Savea lot
Grocery Store
Dave's Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
El Canelo
Grocery Store
RSVP
Grocery Store
Savealot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
El Tule Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
ACME
Grocery Store
Save-a-llot
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Ohio and Erie Canal Park
Park
Boss Park
Park
Lock 2 Park
Park
Canal Park
Park
University of Akron Buchtel Field
Park
Lock 3 Park
Park
UA Logo
Park
Growing Mindz Memorial Garden
Park
Charles Goodyear Park
Park
Charles Goodyear Park
Park
Lock 4 Park
Park
Innerbelt "National Forest" Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Bud & Susie Rogers Garden
Park
Glendale Park
Park
Commerce Park
Park
Morgan Park
Park
Saint Marys Stadium
Park
Lane Park Playground
Park
Lane Field
Park
Grace Park
Park
Perkins Park
Park
Summit Lake Park
Park
Open M Park
Park
Mason Park
Park
Shops (5) A-
Hair Geek Studio
Hairdresser
Zee's Convience Store
Convenience Store
Main Street Market
Convenience Store
Starz Market
Convenience Store
University of Akron Bookstore
Books
The University of Akron Bookstore
Books
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The University of Akron Team Shop
Clothing
University Tans
Beauty
CLE Custom Shirts
Clothing
Campus Book & Supply
Books
Sam's Emporium
Fashion
Steve's Market
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tasty Carry-Out
Convenience Store
Asian Market
Convenience Store
Sam's Corner Market
Convenience Store
Aquatic Interiors Seacave
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kutz
Hairdresser
Cal’s Corner Store
Convenience Store
Advanced Computer Services
Electronics
Rubber City Clothing
Clothing
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center
Bus Station
Akron Northside
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5% B
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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 Downtown is 82/100 - which is 11% 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 F

Downtown crime rates are 5,783 per 100k, which is 179% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,666 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,117 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in Downtown is $15,724 - which is 69% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$15,724 F
Unemployment Rate
7.0% F
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Akron Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Summit County VA Clinic
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital
Hospital
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Police
Akron Police Department
Police
Emergency Room - Akron Children's Hospital
Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Akron General
Hospital
Akron Smile
Dentist
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Northeast Ohio Nephrology Associates
Doctor
Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Summa
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dale M. Leonhardt
Dentist
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Hospital
Summa Professional Office Building
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine at Summa
Doctor
Akron Health Mart
Pharmacy
Akron Smiles
Dentist
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - East Akron (Broadway)
Clinic
American Red Cross
Clinic
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Akron Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Summa Health System - St. Thomas Campus
Hospital
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 C+

Downtown home prices are $86,350 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$86,350 F
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 B-

The Downtown graduation rate is 66% - which is 23% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (3) B-
St Mary Elementary School
Bridges Learning Center
Leggett Community Learning Center
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
Mason Community Learning Center
St Vincent Depaul Elementary School
Akros Middle School
Edge Academy The
Reach Center Summit Lake
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
Main Preparatory Academy
Mcebright Community Learning Center
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
I Promise School
Case Elementary School
Crouse Community Learning Center
Glover Community Learning Center
University Academy
Middlebury Academy
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Arlington Christian Academy
Robinson Community Learning Center
Firestone Park Elementary School
Akron Digital Academy
Akron Preparatory School
High Schools (2) A
Akron Alternative Academy
Akron Early College High School
Akron Stem High School
St Vincent-St Mary High School
Towpath Trail High School
Archbishop Hoban High School
Akron Digital Academy
Buchtel High School
Kenmore/Garfield High School
North High School
East Community Learning Center
Phoenix School
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Steel Academy
Life Skills Center Of North Akron
Firestone 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+)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 95% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Downtown, Akron, OH Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ohio and Erie Canal Park
      Boss Park
      Lock 2 Park
      Canal Park
      University of Akron Buchtel Field
      Lock 3 Park
      UA Logo
      Growing Mindz Memorial Garden

      Entertainment

      Old Stone School
      Canal Park
      Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field
      FirstEnergy Stadium
      E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
      Lee R. Jackson Softball Field
      Akron Civic Theatre
      Infocision Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Missing Falls Brewery
      R. Shea Brewing
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
      McDonald's
      Aquaduct Brewing
      Thirsty Dog Brewing Taphouse
      Diamond Delicatessan
      Jimmy John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Ohio.
      Downtown
      82

      18% 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 Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 5,783, which are 179% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,783 per 100k people

      149% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      149% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $15,724 which is 69% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $15,72472% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,49151% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      51% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $86,350 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $86,35053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $51346% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      77% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 66% - which is 23% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 95% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      1 total surveys

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