Quality of Life and Culture in Akron, MI

Overview

Akron is a village in the state of Michigan with a population of 355. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Akron has a four seasons 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: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: (B) Good
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 27.0 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Akron, MI

Employment and Income	Akron	Michigan	United States
Per Capita Income	$23,013	$31,154	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,625	$57,833	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	6.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	9.6%	10.5%	10.5%

Age	Akron	Michigan	United States
Median Age	42.0	42.6	42.3

Gender	Akron	Michigan	United States
Male	47.0%	49.2%	49.8%
Female	53.0%	50.8%	50.2%

Race	Akron	Michigan	United States
White	88.7%	88.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	4.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.8%	0.9%	2.7%
Asian	0.3%	1.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	1.4%	0.9%	2.7%
Multiracial	7.3%	4.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Akron	Michigan	United States
Median Home Price	$64,000	$148,219	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$611	$665	$801
Family Households	39.2%	39.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	27.3%	27.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	85.3%	73.6%	72.9%
Renters	14.7%	26.4%	27.1%

Education	Akron	Michigan	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	9.2%	6.4%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	37.8%	37.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	33.1%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	15.5%	9.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	2.0%	14.9%	15.0%