Livability Score

69
/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 (1) F
Angel FallsCoffeee Co.
Coffee Shop
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Chameleon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Molly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Clouds Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
Coffee Shop
Muggswigz Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Artisan Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Diana Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Niko's Sandwich Board
Coffee Shop
Compass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pulp
Coffee Shop
West Side Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Flury's
Coffee Shop
Lil' Bit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Molly Brown's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Arnone
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) B
Highland Theater
Cinema
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Attraction
Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
Museum
Portage Country Club
Attraction
Akron Zoo
Zoo
Akron Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nightlight Cinema
Cinema
Canal Park
Stadium
Akron Art Museum
Museum
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Attraction
Summit Artspace
Theatre Arts
Akrona Gallery
Art Gallery
Old Stone School
Museum
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Theatre Arts
Lewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
FirstEnergy Stadium
Stadium
Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field
Stadium
Lee R. Jackson Softball Field
Stadium
Infocision Stadium
Stadium
Weathervane Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Red Fox
Nightclub
Rialto Theater
Theatre Arts
Goodyear Theater
Theatre Arts
Firestone Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (13) A-
Barmacy
Bar
The Matinee
Bar
Annabell's
Bar
Square
Bar
Ray's Pub
Bar
Mr. Zub's Deli
Deli
Chipotle
Fast Food
Portage Path Broaster and Mini Mart
Fast Food
The Glamm Bar
Bar
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Cork'n'Brew Liquor Store
Alcohol
The Spotted Owl
Bar
Lock 15 Brewing Co
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Interbelt Nightclub
Bar
Hanini Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Northside Speakeasy
Bar
Jilly's Music Room
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Yoga Squared
Gym
House Three Thirty
Community Centre
Balch Street Community Center
Community Centre
Forest Lodge Community Center
Community Centre
Ed Davis Community Center
Community Centre
Lawton Street Community Center
Community Centre
John S. Knight Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Northwest Family Recreation Center
Community Centre
Student Recreation & Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Summit Lake Community Center
Community Centre
REACH Opportunity Center
Community Centre
Rockmill
Gym
Tru Barres
Gym
Quirk Cultural Center
Community Centre
Max Life Training
Gym
Fairlawn Swim & Tennis Club
Gym
Kenmore Senior Community Center
Community Centre
Blackmetal Strengthh Training
Gym
Firestone Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
The Bakery at Hattie's Cafe
Bakery
Sweet Mary's
Bakery
El Tule Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Acme Fresh Market No. 1
Grocery Store
Aldi's
Grocery Store
RSVP
Grocery Store
Savealot
Grocery Store
Savea lot
Grocery Store
Freshway
Grocery Store
Dave's Supermarket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
ACME
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Poallotta's Pastries
Bakery
Parks (11) A+
Teagle Park
Park
Shady Park
Park
Will Christy Park
Park
Hereford Park
Park
Gale Park
Park
Shady Park
Park
Childrens Zoo
Park
Schneider Park
Park
Memorial Soccer Field / Akron Dog Park
Park
Perkins Park
Park
Dover Park
Park
Forest Lodge Park
Park
Dover Park
Park
Glendale Park
Park
Slosson Park
Park
Lawton Cumminty Center Field
Park
Canyon Trail Park
Park
Innerbelt "National Forest" Park
Park
Maple Grove
Park
Lock 2 Park
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Lock 4 Park
Park
Hardesty Park
Park
Commerce Park
Park
Lock 3 Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
New Directions Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Akron Brow Bar
Beauty
Changing Seasons Salon
Hairdresser
Good Life Body Piercingand Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Highland Throwbacks
Clothing
Steve H's Place
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Monty's Place Baber Shop
Hairdresser
Images of You Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Hair by Lizz
Hairdresser
Every Blooming Thing
Florist
Delia Mart
Convenience Store
Boarders Wireless
Electronics
Boarders Market
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Kutz
Hairdresser
Rennie's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Baho Convience Store
Convenience Store
Leaf
Florist
Dollar Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Carnival Gal Clothing
Clothing
Staircase Florist
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
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, 2.2% take public transportation in Highland Square.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Akron Northside
Transit Station
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% 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 Highland Square is 87/100 - which is 5% 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

Highland Square crime rates are 3,586 per 100k, which is 73% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
2,893 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
693 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 D

The median income in Highland Square is $46,670 - which is 8% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$46,670 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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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 (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Akron Fire Station #9
Fire Station
American Red Cross
Clinic
Dale M. Leonhardt
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Akron General
Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
Hospital
Emergency Room - Akron Children's Hospital
Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital
Hospital
Dietrich Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Summa Health System - St. Thomas Campus
Hospital
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Akron Police Department
Police
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Police
Kenneth G Hudak DDS
Dentist
Fire Station #12
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rober Miller Dentist
Dentist
Summit Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Akron Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Akron Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group
Dentist
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+

Highland Square home prices are $110,085 - which is 17% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$110,085 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% 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 B-

The Highland Square graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (7) A
Portage Path Community Learning Center
Akron Digital Academy
Akron First Academy & Preschool
Case Elementary School
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
I Promise School
King Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
St Vincent Depaul Elementary School
St Sebastian School
Discovery Montessori School
Crouse Community Learning Center
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Findley Community Learning Center
Schumacher Community Learning Cent
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
St Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
Aps Preschool
Litchfield Middle School
Jennings Community Learning Center
Akros Middle School
Edge Academy The
Bridges Learning Center
High Schools (1) C-
Akron Digital Academy
Towpath Trail High School
Buchtel High School
Our Lady Of The Elms School
St Vincent-St Mary High School
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Akron Early College High School
Firestone High School
Akron Stem High School
Akron Alternative Academy
North High School
Archbishop Hoban High School
Kenmore/Garfield High School
Steel Academy
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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-

Highland Square has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
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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Highland Square, Akron, OH Area Guide

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Highland Square Area Facts

  • Highland Square has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Square crime rates are 16% lower than the Akron average
  • Cost of living in Highland Square is 3% higher than the Akron average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Teagle Park
      Shady Park
      Will Christy Park
      Hereford Park
      Gale Park
      Shady Park
      Childrens Zoo
      Schneider Park

      Entertainment

      Highland Theater
      Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
      Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
      Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
      Portage Country Club
      Akron Zoo
      Akron Civic Theatre
      Nightlight Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Barmacy
      The Matinee
      Annabell's
      Square
      Ray's Pub
      Mr. Zub's Deli
      Chipotle
      Portage Path Broaster and Mini Mart

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Square? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Highland Square.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Square? The cost of living in Highland Square is 87/100 - which is 5% lower than Ohio.
      Highland Square
      87

      13% 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 Highland Square? Highland Square crime rates are 3,586, which are 73% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      3,586 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Square? The median income in Highland Square is $46,670 which is 8% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $46,67016% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3302% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Square 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Square home prices? Highland Square home prices are $110,085 - which is 17% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $110,08540% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75520% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Highland Square have good schools? The Highland Square graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Highland Square a good place to live? Highland Square has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      5 total surveys

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