Blended score for Akron's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

9.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

100 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores9

Parks12

Schools15

Transit stops20

Pharmacies9

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Leggett Community Learning Center

0.29 mi away · Grades 0-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 331
Student:teacher ratio: 11.8:1
District: Akron City

Middle

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM

0.93 mi away · Grades 5-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 381
Student:teacher ratio: 14.1:1
District: Akron City

High

Akron Alternative Academy

0.49 mi away · Grades 12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 141
Student:teacher ratio: 12.8:1
District: Akron City

Commute

Real drive time from Akron's center to Downtown Columbus.

112 min

typical drive time

124.3 mi

distance

114 min

with current traffic

Cities near Akron

Cuyahoga Falls · 4.6 mi Kent · 10.8 mi North Canton · 13.2 mi Massillon · 16.8 mi Medina · 17 mi Canton · 18.5 mi

Akron real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Akron right now?+

There are currently 806 active listings in Akron, Ohio, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Akron?+

The median list price for active listings in Akron is $129,900. Homes are spending an average of 50 days on market.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Akron?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Akron are Goodyear Heights, Voris, Fairlawn Heights.

What schools serve Akron?+

The closest public schools to Akron's center are Leggett Community Learning Center, National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM, Akron Alternative Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Akron walkable?+

Akron's center has a walkability score of 68 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Akron?+

The typical drive from Akron's center to Downtown Columbus is about 112 minutes (124.3 miles).

Listing data provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: August 21, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.