{"id":91085,"date":"2024-01-12T13:24:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T21:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91085"},"modified":"2024-03-21T08:37:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T15:37:34","slug":"akron-ohio-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/akron-ohio-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Awesome Akron Suburbs to Consider Living in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to call it by its nickname, &#8220;Rubber Capital of the World,&#8221; or just by its name, Akron is one of Ohio\u2019s well-known cities. From iconic eats to its rich history, it&#8217;s not a shock that roughly 189,300 people live in Akron. If you&#8217;re looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/244\/OH\/Akron\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy a home in Akron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expect to see the median home sale price coming in at $136,000. And if you&#8217;re considering renting an apartment, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/244\/OH\/Akron\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average rent in Akron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $941.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re looking for something a little more suburban, Redfin has the tools to help you. We&#8217;ve collected the 10 best suburbs of Akron, Ohio to consider living in. And they&#8217;re all less than 25 miles away from the city center. Let\u2019s jump in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407.jpg\" alt=\"downtown arkon ohio - getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-232x150.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-973x630.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-184973407-463x300.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Barberton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $197,495\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $109\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1031\/OH\/Barberton\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$970<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1031\/OH\/Barberton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barberton, OH homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1031\/OH\/Barberton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barberton, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $197,495, Barberton is the first spot on our list of suburbs of Akron, Ohio. About 25,200 people live in this suburban area and you&#8217;ll only be about 9 miles away from downtown Akron. Living in Barberton, you can check out downtown Barberton where you&#8217;ll find shops, restaurants, and Lake Anna Park, stop by the O. C. Barber Colt Barn, and visit one of the parks in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Kent<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $201,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$126\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10157\/OH\/Kent\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,340\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10157\/OH\/Kent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kent, OH homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10157\/OH\/Kent\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kent, OH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second suburb on our list is Kent which is only about 12 miles from downtown Akron. When living in this suburb of 28,200 people, make sure to watch a Kent State University football game at Dix Stadium, explore Fred Fuller Park along the Cuyahoga River, and check out downtown Kent where you&#8217;ll find venues like The Kent Stage, local shops, and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Canal Fulton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $204,700\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$138\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2924\/OH\/Canal-Fulton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canal Fulton, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2924\/OH\/Canal-Fulton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canal Fulton, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive just 24 miles away from Akron and you&#8217;ll reach Canal Fulton, another great suburb. From parks and outdoor recreation to supporting local businesses, there are lots of things that make Canal Fulton a great place to live. If you find yourself moving here, make sure to visit St. Helena Heritage Park and check out the canal boats, visit downtown to check out the charming cafes, and hike the Towpath Trail-Lake Lucerne Trailhead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295.jpg\" alt=\"Cuyahoga National Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1754895295-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Cuyahoga Falls<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$209,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$152\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5094\/OH\/Cuyahoga-Falls\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,116\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5094\/OH\/Cuyahoga-Falls\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuyahoga Falls, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5094\/OH\/Cuyahoga-Falls\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuyahoga Falls, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little more expensive than Canal Fulton is none other than Cuyahoga Falls. With roughly 51,100 residents in this Akron suburb, make sure to explore the scenic beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which offers hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and picturesque landscapes. You can also wander through the Front Street District, a historic area with shops and restaurants, and explore the riverfront area, which includes parks, trails, and recreational spaces along the Cuyahoga River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5: New Franklin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$212,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $169\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 11 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14117\/OH\/New-Franklin\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Franklin, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14117\/OH\/New-Franklin\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Franklin, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 11 miles away from downtown Akron is New Franklin, another great suburb to consider moving to. Home to 13,900 residents, this town can be a great choice for people looking to remain close to Akron without living in a larger city. Living in New Franklin, you can explore Portage Lakes State Park where you can boat, camp, picnic, or simply take in the views of the lake, and play a round of golf at Spring Hills Golf Course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Norton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $213,100\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$146\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14842\/OH\/Norton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norton, OH homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14842\/OH\/Norton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norton, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixth on the list is another well-known Akron suburb is Norton, where the median home sale price is $213,100. Norton has about 11,700 residents and is a great suburb to consider living in. Whether you explore the hiking trails at Silver Creek Metro Park, camp at one of the campgrounds, or pick up a pastry at a local bakery, there are many activities to do and see in this suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Wadsworth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$227,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$169\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19758\/IL\/Wadsworth\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wadsworth, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19758\/IL\/Wadsworth\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wadsworth, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of suburbs of Akron, Ohio is Wadsworth, which is only a 16 mile drive into downtown. With a population of close to 24,000, living in Wadsworth is a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Akron. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to check out the beautiful Memorial Park, explore downtown Wadsworth, and visit the Wadsworth Griswold House during the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Three homes in Akron, Ohio as viewed from freeway.&quot;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-172675671-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Stow<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $235,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $148\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18995\/OH\/Stow\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,228\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18995\/OH\/Stow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stow, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18995\/OH\/Stow\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stow, OH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve lived in Akron for a while, chances are you know of Stow. About 34,500 people live in Stow, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Akron&#8217;s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. In Stow you can check out Silver Springs Park where you&#8217;ll find Bow Wow Beach and campgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Munroe Falls<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $236,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$147\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13750\/OH\/Munroe-Falls\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Munroe Falls, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13750\/OH\/Munroe-Falls\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Munroe Falls, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great place to consider moving to that will get you access to downtown Akron in about 15 minutes is Munroe Falls. About 5,000 people live in this suburb, but you&#8217;ll find lots to do in Munroe Falls. Attractions in Munroe Falls include exploring Munroe Falls Metro Park, a 500-acre park that has walking trails, ponds, and boating.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Uniontown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$257,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$154\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Akron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 14 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26466\/OH\/Uniontown\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uniontown, OH homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26466\/OH\/Uniontown\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uniontown, OH apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least on our list of suburbs of Akron, Ohio, is Uniontown. If you&#8217;re lucky to avoid traffic, it only takes about 20 minutes to drive into Akron. This suburb has a population of 7,200 and you can visit Uniontown Community Park and grab a meal at a local restaurant. You&#8217;ll have plenty of activities to explore during your free time living in this awesome suburb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether a suburb was under a 25-mile drive from downtown Akron. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during December 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best suburbs of Akron, Ohio. 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