Akron is a city in Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. Akron is the principal city of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that covers Portage and Summit counties. Akron situated south of Cleveland, Ohio and north of Canton, Ohio.
Our proud heritage as a pioneering center of industry and innovation creates the foundation on which our community now rests. While visiting, you will not be able to ignore the sense of pride and accomplishment seen on the faces of our hospitality partners. From opening doors to ensuring your complete satisfaction, we promise to make your visit one to remember.
Akron's economy is driven by research and development, and a growing service sector, while maintaining a higher than average manufacturing base. Total jobs in the Akron MSA have increased during the last three decades. The Akron area's geographic location makes it easily accessible to major retail and manufacturing markets throughout the United States.
Four colleges and universities within the Tri-County area provide a full range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The University of Akron and Kent State University are ranked 3rd and 5th respectively in the state in terms of enrollment.
Culture and recreation are vital parts of the lifestyle in the Greater Akron area. Many newcomers to the area are astonished at the quality and quantity of leisure-time activities available. Whatever your cultural tastes - music, art, theater, opera or ballet - you will find them satisfied in this part of northeast Ohio.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $94,100
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $117,216; Detached houses: $114,563; Townhouses or other attached units: $188,582; In 2-unit structures: $80,589; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $154,956; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,895; Mobile homes: $67,137.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 207,510. Akron covers 62.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet above sea level. Area codes: 330, 234
Weather
Akron, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Akron is 36.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 3.87 Inches.
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