Akron, OH Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Akron is $82,600, which is lower than the state average of $129,600 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Akron median house value has grown by 7.97% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Akron is lower than the state average rate of 24.98% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Akron was built is 1952, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1967 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 44,282 Owner Occupied Houses in Akron, OH, #820Akron, OH | 82,600 USD |
Ohio | 129,600 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Akron, OH | 7.97% |
Ohio | 24.98% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 97,163, see rank, 100% | 5,135,173 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 83,021, 85.45%, see rank | 88.99% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 44,282, 45.57%, see rank | 59.52% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 38,739, 39.87%, see rank | 29.48% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 14,142, 14.55%, see rank | 11.01% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 3,965, 4.08%, see rank | 2.34% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 1,130, 1.16%, see rank | 1.24% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 468, 0.48%, see rank | 0.88% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 72, 0.07%, see rank | 1.09% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 10, 0.01%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 8,497, 8.75%, see rank | 5.44% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #782Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. |
1952 | 1967 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Akron, OH | % | Ohio | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 44,282 | 100% | 3,056,206 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 29,223 | 65.99%, see rank | 66.04% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 15,059 | 34.01%, see rank | 33.96% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Akron, OH | 1,012 USD |
Ohio | 1,274 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Akron, OH | % | Ohio | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 72 | 0.25%, see rank | 0.23% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 861 | 2.95%, see rank | 2.18% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 3,276 | 11.21%, see rank | 6.80% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 10,089 | 34.52%, see rank | 20.08% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 10,672 | 36.52%, see rank | 35.36% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2,616 | 8.95%, see rank | 19.46% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 1,279 | 4.38%, see rank | 12.09% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 358 | 1.23%, see rank | 3.79% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Akron, OH | 22.60% of the Total Income |
Ohio | 21.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Akron, OH | % | Ohio | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 1,704 | 5.83%, see rank | 6.41% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 10,487 | 35.89%, see rank | 36.96% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 7,640 | 26.14%, see rank | 28.24% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 3,766 | 12.89%, see rank | 12.07% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 5,432 | 18.59%, see rank | 15.95% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Akron, OH | 389 USD |
Ohio | 442 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Akron, OH | % | Ohio | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 752 | 4.99%, see rank | 5.13% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 2,951 | 19.60%, see rank | 14.20% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 7,001 | 46.49%, see rank | 42.71% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 2,725 | 18.10%, see rank | 23.95% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 1,630 | 10.82%, see rank | 14.02% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Akron, OH | 13.40% of the Total Income |
Ohio | 12.60% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Akron, OH | % | Ohio | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 5,100 | 33.87%, see rank | 38.42% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 5,508 | 36.58%, see rank | 34.59% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 1,884 | 12.51%, see rank | 12.85% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 1,083 | 7.19%, see rank | 5.47% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 1,372 | 9.11%, see rank | 7.60% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 97,163, 100% | 5,135,173 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 64,942, 66.84%, see rank | 68.46% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 2,918, 3.00%, see rank | 4.55% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 6,944, 7.15%, see rank | 4.43% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 4,801, 4.94%, see rank | 4.45% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 4,565, 4.70%, see rank | 4.80% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 12,610, 12.98%, see rank | 9.35% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 383, 0.39%, see rank | 3.95% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 97,163, 100% | 5,135,173 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 1,391, 1.43%, see rank | 1.26% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 1,551, 1.60%, see rank | 1.48% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 9,557, 9.84%, see rank | 6.77% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 15,140, 15.58%, see rank | 13.78% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 20,834, 21.44%, see rank | 19.68% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 22,159, 22.81%, see rank | 20.19% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 13,038, 13.42%, see rank | 14.38% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 7,011, 7.22%, see rank | 10.23% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 6,482, 6.67%, see rank | 12.22% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.50, see rank | 5.80 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 97,163, 100% | 5,135,173 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 1,542, 1.59%, see rank | 1.39% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 13,272, 13.66%, see rank | 9.42% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 28,904, 29.75%, see rank | 26.51% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 40,253, 41.43%, see rank | 42.46% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 10,660, 10.97%, see rank | 17.04% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 2,532, 2.61%, see rank | 3.18% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 83,021, 100% | 4,570,015 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 73,287, 88.28%, see rank | 66.89% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 743, 0.89%, see rank | 5.26% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 8,103, 9.76%, see rank | 22.05% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 130, 0.16%, see rank | 2.60% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.07% | 0.12% |
Wood | 126, 0.15%, see rank | 2.02% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 7, 0.01%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 359, 0.43%, see rank | 0.72% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 266, 0.32%, see rank | 0.37% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 37,120, 100% | 1,432,383 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 1,042, 2.81%, see rank | 2.68% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 2,129, 5.74%, see rank | 3.98% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 4,457, 12.01%, see rank | 11.48% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 12,200, 32.87%, see rank | 27.69% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 12,866, 34.66%, see rank | 34.69% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 3,809, 10.26%, see rank | 15.67% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 361, 0.97%, see rank | 2.43% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 256, 0.69%, see rank | 1.39% | 6.10% |
Median | $682, see rank | $729 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Akron, OH | Ohio | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 83,021, 100% | 4,570,015 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 12,798, 15.42%, see rank | 8.41% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 35,252, 42.46%, see rank | 33.90% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 25,956, 31.26%, see rank | 37.74% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 9,015, 10.86%, see rank | 19.95% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.