Census ACS · #84 MSA
Akron Metro Area
The Akron, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 699,508 residents. The median household income is $71,312 and the median home value is $199,000.
699,508
Population
777
People / sq mi
$71,312
Median Income
$199,000
Median Home Value
The Akron CBSA covers 900 sq mi of land at 777.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$71,312
Median Household Income
$41,893
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Akron metro's price level is 93.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,312 has the buying power of $76,376 in average-priced US metros.
93.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,376
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,312
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$199,000
Median Home Value
$1,005
Median Rent
67.9%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
34.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
13.1%
Work From Home
23.8 min
Avg Commute
17.3%
Foreign Born
Akron spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Akron, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 699,508 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #84 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Akron metro area is $71,312, with a per capita income of $41,893.
The Akron, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Akron, Oh CBSA (10420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Akron stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 777 people per square mile. Akron is a metro area in OH with a population of 699,508.
Median household income is $71,312, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $199,000, with typical rent around $1,005.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 34.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Akron: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.