Quality of Life and Culture in Akron, AL - PlaceVista

Akron, AL B

Population: 385

Home Price: $39,400

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Overview

Akron is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 385. Akron has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: NA
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 37.9 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Akron, AL

Employment and Income	Akron	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$14,800	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income	$28,438	$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.1%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	Akron	Alabama	United States
Median Age	37.5	41.9	42.3

Gender	Akron	Alabama	United States
Male	46.0%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	54.0%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Akron	Alabama	United States
White	22.1%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	77.9%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Akron	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$39,400	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$527	$801
Family Households	45.7%	45.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.1%	39.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	85.9%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	14.1%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	Akron	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	15.1%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	43.3%	43.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	18.8%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	15.1%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.7%	11.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Akron	Alabama	United States
Mathematics	NA%	44.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Akron	Alabama	United States
Murder	NA	4.7	3.0
Rape	NA	17.5	38.0
Robbery	NA	31.5	40.7
Assault	NA	79.4	188.5

Property Crime	Akron	Alabama	United States
Burglary	NA	149.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1977.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	116.7	167.1
Arson	NA	2.3	10.5

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